Review of Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) by Hades N. Spades — 25 Jun 2008

Cagney's finest gangster picture, in my opinion.

This review of Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) was written by Hades N. Spades on 25 Jun 2008.

Angels with Dirty Faces has generally received very positive reviews.

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Whadda ya hear! Whadda ya say! - I say, this is one fine film, see! Priest vs. Gangster. Cagney vs. Bogart…

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If this movie makes a misstep, it is letting the preacher character wax a little too preachy. But then, that's what preachers do…

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