The Roaring Twenties
James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart go head-to-head in Raoul Walsh’s brutal crime thriller set in the Prohibition era. The duo play GIs who hit it rich after the war by running bootleg gin—naturally, greed gets in the way of their partnership. Luminous Priscilla Lane plays the girl that got away. Jerry Wald, Richard Macaulay, and Robert Rossen crafted the by-numbers script and Ernest Haller (Whatever Happened to Baby Jane) did the fine cinematography.
About Jesse V. Johnson
Jesse V. Johnson is a British-American filmmaker known for his gritty, character-driven action films and visceral fight choreography. A former stunt performer and coordinator, Johnson transitioned into directing with acclaimed genre titles including Avengement, The Debt Collector series, Accident Man, and Boudica. His work blends hard-hitting practical action with emotionally grounded storytelling, earning him a strong following among modern action cinema fans.