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The Roaring Twenties (DVD, 2005)
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Leading Role: James Cagney
Director: Anatole Litvak
Rating: Not Rated
Release Date: Jan 2005
Format: DVD
UPC: 012569690820
Product ID: EPID43718820
Description: It's the original drug war and bullets are flying in this classic gangster film. Cagney plays the role of a tough bootlegger who encounters two old army buddies years after the war in which they fought together. A fine screen adaptation...
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Anyone who loves classic gangster movies will love thisReview created: 12/21/09
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Well, I'm a BIG James Cagney fan and I have only seen bits and pieces of this film "The Roaring Twenties" on T.V. and I like it a lot. Every time I caught this movie on T.V. I always seem to miss it. My father also likes this movie a lot and anytime he want's to see it he tends to miss it as well. I have looked every where for this film and most stores don't carry it. So I decided to purchase this item online for him as a Birthday gift. I'm sure he will love it and I'm happy that this seller had this DVD in stock.
Review ID: 10000000014754378
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our Roarin' Thirties Film about The Roaring Twenties !
) Great film...
It stars James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart and tells the story of three American soldiers who fight together in the same unit in World War I; and become involved in organized crime (through bootlegging) after the war. One of them is a fairly upright guy who soon goes straight, and eventually becomes a District Attorney.
The other two become full fledged gangsters; with Cagney and Bogart eventually leading rival gangs.
The movie starts out fairly well and picks up steam as it goes along.
It's just a really cool, entertaining, and yes, moving, film. Not only is it one of the greatest gangster movies of the genre's golden age; it's one of the best of all time -- maybe even THE best.
It also reveals a fair amount of truth and wisdom in the course of telling it's story.
I don't want to ruin it for you; but the last scene is aces !
It stars James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart and tells the story of three American soldiers who fight together in the same unit in World War I; and become involved in organized crime (through bootlegging) after the war. One of them is a fairly upright guy who soon goes straight, and eventually becomes a District Attorney.
The other two become full fledged gangsters; with Cagney and Bogart eventually leading rival gangs.
The movie starts out fairly well and picks up steam as it goes along.
It's just a really cool, entertaining, and yes, moving, film. Not only is it one of the greatest gangster movies of the genre's golden age; it's one of the best of all time -- maybe even THE best.
It also reveals a fair amount of truth and wisdom in the course of telling it's story.
I don't want to ruin it for you; but the last scene is aces !
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Very Good Gangster Film Starring Cagney and BogartReview created: 01/26/07
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The Roaring Twenties (1939) is a thoroughly entertaining gangster picture starring James Cagney as a bootlegger. He must contend with his old army associate, played by Humphrey Bogart, who has a dangerous penchant for violence. Gladys George gives a memorable performance as Panama Smith, the rundown nightclub entertainer who sticks with Cagney through thick and thin. Frank McHugh is also good in his supporting role as Cagney's friend and lackey.
This movie reminds me of the original gangster film, Little Caesar, in its excellent story arc and the appeal of its characters, particularly Cagney's Eddie Bartlett.
If you enjoy gangster films, you definitely ought to see The Roaring Twenties. Fans of Cagney and Bogie will also have a good time watching this film.
The DVD version, which is also available in The Warner Gangsters Collection boxed set, has some interesting special features hosted by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin. I particularly liked the cartoon "Thugs with Dirty Mugs," which has a gangster character do his impression of Edward G. Robinson.
This movie reminds me of the original gangster film, Little Caesar, in its excellent story arc and the appeal of its characters, particularly Cagney's Eddie Bartlett.
If you enjoy gangster films, you definitely ought to see The Roaring Twenties. Fans of Cagney and Bogie will also have a good time watching this film.
The DVD version, which is also available in The Warner Gangsters Collection boxed set, has some interesting special features hosted by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin. I particularly liked the cartoon "Thugs with Dirty Mugs," which has a gangster character do his impression of Edward G. Robinson.
Review ID: 10000000002804714
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