Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say?(2005)

Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say? is a documentary that explores Warner Bros.' 1938 gangster classic starring James Cagney and Pat O'Brien. Hosted by film historian Rudy Behlmer, the film examines the making and legacy of one of Hollywood's most iconic crime dramas. The documentary delves into the production details, performances, and cultural impact of the original picture, which follows a hardened criminal and a priest navigating their contrasting paths through a gritty urban landscape. Through interviews, archival materials, and expert analysis, the documentary reveals how Angels with Dirty Faces became a defining film of the Golden Age of Hollywood, cementing Cagney's status as a screen legend and exploring the themes that made it resonate with audiences then and now.