White Heat

1949 NR 1h 54m 8.1

A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist.

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 volatile, 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.

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Info about White Heat

Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States on Sep 02, 1949

Box Office Gross: $3,483,000.00

Budget: $1,300,000.00

Genres: Crime, Drama, Action, Film-Noir