White Heat(1949)
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.
Movie: White Heat
Top 10 Billed Cast
Arthur 'Cody' Jarrett
Verna Jarrett
Vic Pardo
Ma Jarrett
'Big Ed' Somers
Philip Evans
'Cotton' Valletti
Daniel Winston
Roy Parker (uncredited)
Zuckie
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