White Heat
1949, English. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 569 TMDB viewer ratings.
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White Heat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- James CagneyArthur 'Cody' Jarrett
- Virginia MayoVerna Jarrett
- Edmond O'BrienVic Pardo
- Margaret WycherlyMa Jarrett
- Steve Cochran'Big Ed' Somers
- John ArcherPhilip Evans
- Wally Cassell'Cotton' Valletti
- Fred ClarkDaniel Winston
- Ford RaineyZuckie
- Robert FoulkPayroll Guard at Chemical Plant
- Ian MacDonaldCreel
- Robert OsterlohRyley
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Virginia Kellogg
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $3.5M
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White Heat: quick answers
Is White Heat worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 569 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is White Heat?
White Heat runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does White Heat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for White Heat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
White Heat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
White Heat is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is White Heat on?
White Heat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like White Heat?
If you liked White Heat, try The Forger, King Ivory, Inside Man.
Who directed White Heat?
White Heat (1949) was directed by Raoul Walsh and stars James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien.