Anno di produzione: 1949

Stato del film: Catalogo

Paese d'origine: USA
Location del set: Torrance, California, USA Van Nuys, California, USA Chatsworth, California, USA
Genere: Crime Film-Noir
Lingue: English
Plot: James Cagney returns to the gangster film genre as Cody Jarrett, a killer with a mother fixitiation to rival Oedepus Rex as he tries to get to the "top of the world". Cody Jarrett is the sadistic leader of a ruthless gang of thieves. Afflicted by terrible headaches and fiercely devoted to his 'Ma,' Cody is a volitile, violent, and eccentric leader. Cody's top henchman wants to lead the gang and attempts to have an 'accident' happen to Cody, while he is running the gang from in jail. But Cody is saved by an undercover cop, who thereby befriends him and infiltrates the gang. Finally, the stage is set for Cody's ultimate betrayal and downfall, during a big heist at a chemical plant.
Visti censura internazionale: Finland:(Banned)
Dati tecnici: Suono: Durata: Cast & Credits