description Angels with Dirty Faces Overview
Angels with Dirty Faces is a 1938 Warner Bros. film directed by Michael Curtiz. The story centers on William "Rocky" Sullivan, a former gangster seeking funds after prison, and his conflicted relationship with his childhood friend who has become a priest. The narrative involves attempts to steer young people away from Rocky's criminal activities alongside legal proceedings.
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info Angels with Dirty Faces Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1938 |
help Angels with Dirty Faces FAQ
Who are Rocky Sullivan and Father Jerry in Angels with Dirty Faces?
James Cagney plays gangster Rocky Sullivan, while Pat O'Brien plays his childhood friend Father Jerry Connolly. Their split paths drive the 1938 Warner Bros. crime drama.
Are the Dead End Kids in Angels with Dirty Faces?
Yes. The Dead End Kids appear as neighborhood boys who idolize Rocky, which makes Father Jerry worry about Rocky's influence on them.
Who directed Angels with Dirty Faces?
Michael Curtiz directed the film for Warner Bros. Curtiz also directed major studio pictures such as Casablanca a few years later.
Why is the ending of Angels with Dirty Faces so discussed?
The ending hinges on whether Rocky's final display is genuine fear or a deliberate act to break the boys' admiration for him. That ambiguity is central to why Cagney's performance is still debated.
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