James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy(1981)
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy Synopsis
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.
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy (1981) is a documentary film directed by Richard Schickel, released on December 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars James Cagney, Treat Williams and Pat O'Brien. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Schickel
- Writers:
- Richard Schickel
- Producers:
- Richard Schickel
- Cinematographer:
- Peter MacDonald
- Status:
- Released
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Richard Schickel, written by Richard Schickel, produced by Richard Schickel.
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The main cast of James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy (1981) includes James Cagney, Treat Williams and Pat O'Brien. The film was directed by Richard Schickel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy was released on December 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 11m.
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James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy (1981) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.