# Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)

> A charismatic gangster confronts the moral cost of his influence when his priestly childhood friend asks him to save a generation of street kids.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7974

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Michael Curtiz
- Cast: James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, George Bancroft, Billy Halop, Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029870/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: grim, melodramatic, tense, classic movie night, crime film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of friendship and moral conflict set against the backdrop of crime and redemption.

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