City for Conquest
Summary:
There are three key characters in Anatole Litvak's filmization of Aben Kandel's novel -City for Conquest, as opposed to the six or more in the book -- but the real star, to a large extent, is New York City and its entire population. For purposes of the movie, however, the dramatic arc is linked to James Cagney, as honest, unpretentious truck driver Danny Kenny, whose life i... Full Summary >>
Cast:
James Cagney - (Danny Kenny)
Ann Sheridan - (Peggy Nash)
Frank Craven - (Old Timer)
Donald Crisp - (Scotty McPherson)
Arthur Kennedy - (Eddie Kenny)
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Review:
By the end of the 1930s, James Cagney was one of Warner Bros.' top stars and had bested the studio management every way that it was possible to do so -- he'd even managed to get out of his original contract, thanks to the studio's having violated its terms and losing in court. Once back at Warner Bros., he was not only looking for better, ... Continue >>
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