Angels with Dirty Faces
A gritty, heartfelt crime drama that balances tough-guy swagger with moral weight, building to a haunting, unforgettable climax.
- About
- 1938 film by Michael Curtiz
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1938
- Runtime
- 97 min
A gritty, heartfelt crime drama that balances tough-guy swagger with moral weight, building to a haunting, unforgettable climax.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 | |
| Horror | 1 | |
| Humour | 3 | |
| Realism | 7 | |
| Romance | 2 | |
| Tension | 6 | |
| Darkness | 6 | |
| Complexity | 5 | |
| Emotional weight | 7 |
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