James Cagney: L'icône d'Hollywood

La Vie et la Carrière de James Cagney: L’icône du cinéma américain

James Cagney était un acteur emblématique de l’âge d’or de Hollywood, connu pour ses performances énergiques et captivantes. Avec une carrière qui a duré plus de cinq décennies, Cagney a été acclamé pour sa polyvalence et son talent incontesté. De ses débuts dans les comédies musicales aux rôles dramatiques plus sombres, il reste l’un des acteurs les plus respectés de l’histoire du cinéma.

1. Public Enemy (1931)

Synopsis: Tom Powers rises to the top of the criminal underworld in this classic gangster film. Actors: James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Joan Blondell Date de sortie: 24 avril 1931 Box office: 1.2 million USD Other: This film is widely regarded as one of the first major gangster films of the sound era.

2. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)

Synopsis: The life of renowned Broadway entertainer George M. Cohan is depicted in this musical biopic. Actors: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston Date de sortie: 6 mai 1942 Box office: 6.5 million USD Other: James Cagney won an Academy Award for his performance in this film.

3. Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)

Synopsis: Two childhood friends take different paths in life, one becoming a gangster and the other a priest. Actors: James Cagney, Pat O’Brien, Humphrey Bogart Date de sortie: 28 novembre 1938 Box office: 2.1 million USD Other: This film is considered a classic of the crime genre.

4. Footlight Parade (1933)

Synopsis: A musical producer must come up with three new acts for his show in just 24 hours. Actors: James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler Date de sortie: 21 octobre 1933 Box office: 2.1 million USD Other: This film features memorable musical numbers choreographed by Busby Berkeley.

5. The Roaring Twenties (1939)

Synopsis: Three WWI buddies get mixed up with bootleggers and the law during Prohibition. Actors: James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Priscilla Lane Date de sortie: 23 novembre 1939 Box office: 2.2 million USD Other: This film showcases Cagney and Bogart in a thrilling crime drama.

6. White Heat (1949)

Synopsis: A psychotic criminal leads a daring heist while also dealing with his troubled past. Actors: James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O’Brien Date de sortie: 2 septembre 1949 Box office: 4.3 million USD Other: Cagney gives a memorable performance as the unhinged gangster Cody Jarrett.

7. The Public Enemy (1931)

Synopsis: A young hood rises through the ranks of the Chicago underworld during the Prohibition era. Actors: James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods Date de sortie: 8 mai 1931 Box office: 1.2 million USD Other: This film is known for its iconic grapefruit scene.

8. Each Dawn I Die (1939)

Synopsis: A newspaper reporter is set up and sent to prison, where he meets a violent gangster. Actors: James Cagney, George Raft, Jane Bryan Date de sortie: 22 juillet 1939 Box office: 1.2 million USD Other: This film explores themes of redemption and friendship in a gritty prison setting.

9. What Price Glory (1952)

Synopsis: Two Marines compete for the affections of a French woman during WWI. Actors: James Cagney, Dan Dailey, Corinne Calvet Date de sortie: 22 août 1952 Box office: 2.3 million USD Other: This film is based on the popular play of the same name.

10. Ragtime (1981)

Synopsis: The lives of various characters intersect in the early 20th century, including a musician and a Coalhouse Walker Jr. Actors: James Cagney, Elizabeth McGovern, Howard E. Rollins Jr. Date de sortie: 20 novembre 1981 Box office: 11.7 million USD Other: James Cagney came out of retirement to star in this film, which was his final onscreen appearance.