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 Stephen H on 21 Mar 2012.
White Heat has generally received very positive reviews.
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