IMDb plot summary: A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. Shortly after the plan takes place, events take a crazy turn.
Directed by Raoul Walsh. Starring James Cagney, Virginia Mayo and Edmond O'Brien.
One of the most consistently engaging crime movies I have maybe ever seen. Not a lot of complicated crime syndicate politics, just an interesting story. James Cagney plays a chilling bad guy, with his calm approach to violence. The final scene is fantastic, leading to one of the most notable quotes in film history (according to the AFI, anyway). Fascinating to watch. I really liked it. 4 stars.
Flickchart: #512 out of 1875, below Mary and Max and above Notes on a Scandal.
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