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White Heat

1949·Movie·NR·114 min·7.7(541)

Pick up the pieces folks, Jimmy's in action again!

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.

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Where to watch White Heat in United States

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Where is White Heat streaming around the world?

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United StatesIndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, PlexAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaPlexAmazon Video
United KingdomPlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaPlexApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaPlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyPlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FrancePlex, Molotov TVApple TV Store, LaCinetek, Sooner
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , PlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, PlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanPlexAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About White Heat

White Heat is a 1949 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Raoul Walsh. The cast is led by James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome.

White Heat was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 2, 1949, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director
Raoul Walsh
Writers
Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Virginia Kellogg
Release date
September 2, 1949
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$3 million
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
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White Heat cast & crew

White Heat was directed by Raoul Walsh and written by Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, and Virginia Kellogg.

The cast features James Cagney as Arthur 'Cody' Jarrett, Virginia Mayo as Verna Jarrett, Edmond O'Brien as Vic Pardo, Margaret Wycherly as Ma Jarrett, Steve Cochran as 'Big Ed' Somers, and John Archer as Philip Evans.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner, cinematography is by Sidney Hickox, and it was produced by Louis F. Edelman.

Is White Heat worth watching?

White Heat holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 541 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, White Heat is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch White Heat

In United States, you can stream White Heat on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of White Heat

James Cagney

James Cagney

Arthur 'Cody' Jarrett

Virginia Mayo

Virginia Mayo

Verna Jarrett

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

Vic Pardo

Margaret Wycherly

Margaret Wycherly

Ma Jarrett

Steve Cochran

Steve Cochran

'Big Ed' Somers

John Archer

John Archer

Philip Evans

Wally Cassell

Wally Cassell

'Cotton' Valletti

Fred Clark

Fred Clark

Daniel Winston

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Roy Parker (uncredited)

Ford Rainey

Ford Rainey

Zuckie

Robert Foulk

Robert Foulk

Payroll Guard at Chemical Plant

Ian MacDonald

Ian MacDonald

Creel

White Heat — FAQs

Where can I watch White Heat in United States?

White Heat is streaming on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Plex in United States.

Is White Heat on IndieFlix?

Yes — White Heat is currently available on IndieFlix in United States.

What language is White Heat in?

White Heat is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is White Heat?

White Heat runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).

What is White Heat rated?

White Heat is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 541 ratings.

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