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White Heat (1949)

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.

Released Sept. 2, 1949 114 min 17+

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

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Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 114 min.
Released: Sept. 2, 1949
Status: Released
Budget: $1,300,000
Revenue: $3,483,000
Certification: 15 / 17+

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