 | Starring: James Cagney;Mae Clarke;James Burke;Edward Brophy;Henry Kolker;Bernadene Hayes;Edward McNamara;Robert Gleckler;Joe Sawyer;Edward Gargan;Matty Fain;Mary Gordon;Wallis Clark;Douglas Wood;Frank Mills Director: John G. Blystone Format: Black & White PAL Released: 01 Aug 2001 RRP: Average Rating:  |
The film is about Johnny Cave, the Deputy Chief of the Department of Weights & Measures as he fights against widespread corruption instigated by 'Respectable' businessman Abel Canning.
Although the plot sounds serious, the film is anything but. It is done in the goofballl comedy style that was prevalent in the 30's & works especiallly his 'bickering' with fiance Mae Clark & his reactions to the talll stories of his colleague James Burke.
This is a definate for any fan of Cagney but what raises it from ordinary to 4 star rating is the dialogue & the great cast that delivers it. Dialogue is good but it is nothing unless it is delivered & bounces off alll characters involved. This is done well by alll throughout.
This is not a classic of the 30's but its good entertainment & thoroughly enjoyable.
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