White Heat

White Heat

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1949-09-03

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

114 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

8.2 (19070 Reviews)

Director:

Raoul Walsh

Cast:

Writer:

Ivan Goff (screen play)

Ben Roberts (screen play)

Virginia Kellogg (suggested by a story by)

Fullplot:

Cody Jarrett is the sadistic leader of a ruthless gang of thieves. Afflicted by terrible headaches and fiercely devoted to his 'Ma,' Cody is a volatile, violent, and eccentric leader. Cody's top henchman wants to lead the gang and attempts to have an 'accident' happen to Cody, while he is running the gang from in jail. But Cody is saved by an undercover cop, who thereby befriends him and infiltrates the gang. Finally, the stage is set for Cody's ultimate betrayal and downfall, during a big heist at a chemical plant.

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