A standard cop and gangsters melodrama, elevated by the career performance of James Cagney. Mother issues abound here; he's as unhinged as they come. And that fiery conclusion is unforgettable.
This review of White Heat (1949) was written by Emiliano on 16 Feb 2009.
White Heat has generally received very positive reviews.
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