Review of 13 Rue Madeleine (1947) by Kevin M — 29 Aug 2009

Good war thriller, fine cast but James Cagney isn't quite convincing. Intriguing story and it's well written. Suspenseful and it has a rousing score.

This review of 13 Rue Madeleine (1947) was written by Kevin M on 29 Aug 2009.

13 Rue Madeleine has generally received positive reviews.

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I dunno... james cagney seems too small to take down nazis with his bare hands…

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By Steve Crum (868) for Video-Reviewmaster.com (514) on 06 Jun 2007

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By Avantika S (11) on 12 Feb 2007

This World War II thriller is One of the many greats classic from Hollywood's golden age this remains one of the best…

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By Jamison R (287) on 18 May 2010

This came out right after the end of WWII and was a bit of a propaganda device in a way to show how the Allies won the war…

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By A A (501) on 10 Sep 2007

Interesting in that it doesn't try and do a Hollywood ending. However, it just didn't manage to build up any tension for me…

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By Doug N (64) on 22 Oct 2007

One day I'll write a blurb. Few will notice. I'll be satisfied. Life will continue…

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By Robert P (779) on 30 Sep 2016

This is one of James Cagney's overlooked films, one that most seem to have forgotten about, but his performance is very good, and his career…

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By Clelie R (94) on 19 Nov 2007

In one word: Excellent…

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