The dramatic story of a Brooklyn gangster who is the hero of the youngsters from the slums, but for their sake he fakes cowardice when faced with the death penalty. Read more
| Starring | James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Pat O'Brien, Ann Sheridan |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael Curtiz |
| Genres | Drama |
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The dramatic story of a Brooklyn gangster who is the hero of the youngsters from the slums, but for their sake he fakes cowardice when faced with the death penalty.
| Starring | James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Pat O'Brien, Ann Sheridan |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael Curtiz |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1938 To Rent: DVD: not available |
A shrewd, slick entertainment package and a seminal movie for all kinds of reasons. It combined gangster action with fashionable social conscience; it confirmed the Dead End Kids as stars; it provided archetypal roles for its three leading players and cat
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One of the Best endings ever
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Classic Cagney
Saw this years ago and must admit had forgotten just what a good film this was.
One of Cagneys finest moments.
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Angels with dirty faces
This is one of James Cagneys best gangster films, the other being White heat. You must watch this film to see how gangster films are done.
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Good movie.
It is a good movie, few laughs and that gets you on the edge of your seat at the end.
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