Review of Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) by Alan W — 20 Nov 2008

Great film with a great performance by James Cagney.

This review of Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) was written by Alan W on 20 Nov 2008.

Angels with Dirty Faces has generally received very positive reviews.

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A simply outstanding unique take on the tried-and-true gangster yarn by the incredible team of James Cagney, Pat O'Brien and Ann Sheridan…

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By Rick Q (325) on 10 Mar 2012

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By Victor M (495) on 11 Apr 2015

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

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By Petros T (610) on 02 Nov 2017

Standard 1930's crime film: neither fascinating nor particularly original and a bit too preachy on top of it but not without its charms…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 04 Aug 2017

Totally not what I was expecting. It starts off fantastic, drags a bit in the middle and then ends brilliantly. Cagney was incredible…

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By Les E (496) on 01 Feb 2013

The imagery and cinematography is beautiful and the ending is legendary…

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