James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy Poster

James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy

Not Rated Documentary

Starring: James Cagney, Treat Williams, Pat O'Brien

Writer: Richard Schickel

Release Date:
December 1, 1981
Ratings:
10.0 / 10
Director:
Richard Schickel
Companies:
N/A

Overview

During the filming of Ragtime, the 81-year old Cagney talks about his career. Cagney tells us about becoming a dancer and meeting his wife, his route from Broadway to Hollywood, the emergence of his tough-guy persona, and his post-war creations of insane characters.