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1949 · 114 min · NR

White Heat

Directed by Raoul Walsh · Crime, Drama, Thriller

White Heat (1949) is a Crime film, directed by Raoul Walsh set in California during the 1940s. It runs 114 minutes and is rated NR.

A heist and film noir, with a tense tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Max Steiner
Cinematography
Sidney Hickox
Cast
James CagneyVirginia MayoEdmond O'BrienMargaret WycherlySteve CochranJohn ArcherWally CassellFred Clark

The world of this film

Setting

Where
California
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
HeistFilm Noir
Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityFamily & Loyalty
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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