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White Heat
Directed by Raoul Walsh
1949•1h 54m•NR•★ 8.1
Action / Crime / Drama / Film-Noir
Synopsis
A psychopathic, migraine-afflicted gang leader with a pathological mother fixation is targeted by an undercover federal agent who infiltrates his prison cell to bust his train-robbery mob. James Cagney gives a ferocious, career-defining performance ending in an explosive oil refinery apocalypse: 'Made it, Ma! Top of the world!'
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Raoul Walsh
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CanonContemplative
The Canon
The permanent living editorial archive curated by Pedro Neves, Founder of Parallax.
MovementNocturnal
Film Noir
Stories where morality is uncertain and every decision carries a cost.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorPark Chan-wook
WriterHwang Jo-yoonIm Joon-hyungPark Chan-wook
CinematographyChung Chung-hoon
MusicChoi Seung-hyunShim Hyun-jungLee Ji-sooCho Young-wuk
Principal Cast
Choi Min-sikOh Dae-su
Yoo Ji-taeLee Woo-jin
Kang Hye-jungMi-do
Kim Byeong-okMr. Han
Ji Dae-hanNo Joo-hwan
Oh Dal-suPark Cheol-woong
Lee Seung-shinHypnotist
Yoon Jin-seoLee Soo-ah
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 54m (114 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorRaoul Walsh
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioWarner Bros. Pictures
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