Angels with Dirty Faces
1938, English. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
The saga of America’s dirty faced kids... and the breaks that life won’t give them!
Childhood chums Rocky Sullivan and Jerry Connelly grow up on opposite sides of the fence: Rocky matures into a prominent gangster, while Jerry becomes a priest, tending to the needs of his old tenement neighborhood.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 November 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Wexley, Warren Duff, Rowland Brown
- Budget
- $633K
- Box office
- $1.7M
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What Angels with Dirty Faces is based on
Angels with Dirty Faces is adapted from a novel.
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Angels with Dirty Faces: quick answers
Is Angels with Dirty Faces worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 373 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Angels with Dirty Faces?
Angels with Dirty Faces runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Angels with Dirty Faces have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Angels with Dirty Faces. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Angels with Dirty Faces parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Angels with Dirty Faces is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Angels with Dirty Faces on?
Angels with Dirty Faces isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 November 1938. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Angels with Dirty Faces?
If you liked Angels with Dirty Faces, try 5 Against the House, Johnny O'Clock, The Asphalt Jungle.
Who directed Angels with Dirty Faces?
Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Humphrey Bogart.
What is Angels with Dirty Faces based on?
Angels with Dirty Faces is adapted from a novel.