Review of Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) by Katie R — 14 Jun 2008

One of the finest gangster films ever, and one of Cagney's best performances.

This review of Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) was written by Katie R on 14 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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By Karen C (229) on 09 Jun 2012

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 16 Oct 2012

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Early Bogart, Classic Cagney. Cagney is Rocky Sullivan who is cheated by James Frazier (Bogart) when he's released from prison…

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