Overview

A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and then leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. After the heist, events take a crazy turn.

Cast

James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly, Steve Cochran, John Archer, Wally Cassell, Fred Clark

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What is "White Heat" about?

A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and then leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. After the heist, events take a crazy turn.

When was "White Heat" released?

White Heat was released in 1949.

Who stars in "White Heat"?

The cast includes James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly.