Each Dawn I Die
Framed for manslaughter after he breaks a story about city corruption, reporter Frank Ross is sure he'll prove his innocence and walk out of prison a free man. But that's now how the system works at Rocky Point Penitentiary. There, cellblock guards are vicious, the jute-mill labor is endless and the powers Ross fought on the outside conspire to keep him in. Frank's hope is turned to hopelessness. And he's starting to crack.
Two of the screen's famed tough guys star in this prison movie that casts a reform-minded eye on the brutalizing effects of life in the slammer. James Cagney "hits a white-hot peak as (Ross,) the embittered, stir-crazy fall guy" (Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide). And George Raft (Cagney's friend since their vaudeville days) portrays racketeer Hood Stacey, who may hold the key to springing Ross.
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Stripped Down Gangstas - upwitharts
Here is the real deal. Raft and Cagney! We loved this. It may not be to everyone's taste, but if you love gangster movies, or just suspense, it doesn't get more to the point than this. Very classic, stripped down gangster/prison flick. Needs popcorn.Classic Cagney - Dvd_Freak007
This dvd is part of the warner "gangster" box set. Before Goodfellas and Scarface there was James Cagney and George Raft. A good story followed with some classic lines make this a great watch. This is a classic film and should be viewed as such, people with low attention spans and special effects junkies should stay away. But if you have an open mind this is a great way to get a glimpse of film history.
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Stripped Down Gangstas - upwitharts
Here is the real deal. Raft and Cagney! We loved this. It may not be to everyone's taste, but if you love gangster movies, or just suspense, it doesn't get more to the point than this. Very classic, stripped down gangster/prison flick. Needs popcorn.Classic Cagney - Dvd_Freak007
This dvd is part of the warner "gangster" box set. Before Goodfellas and Scarface there was James Cagney and George Raft. A good story followed with some classic lines make this a great watch. This is a classic film and should be viewed as such, people with ...