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White Heat (1949): movie guide
White Heat (1949) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller running about 114 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.7/10 from 570 votes. Notable cast includes James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1949-09-02
- Runtime: 114 min
- TMDB: 7.7/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1949-09-02

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What is White Heat about?
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.
Cast highlights
White Heat features James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly, Steve Cochran, John Archer. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1949-09-02. Runtime: 114 minutes. TMDB score: 7.7/10 (570 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is White Heat?
- White Heat is listed as Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is White Heat?
- White Heat runs about 114 minutes.
- Who stars in White Heat?
- Cast highlights include James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly, Steve Cochran, John Archer.
- Does Cinema Box stream White Heat?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track White Heat?
- Open the White Heat page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








