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A LION IS IN THE STREETS features a terrific cast, some great cinematography and at times a compelling story but there are just way too many beyond stupid moments that keep this film from being a complete success.
Tension boils over in a rural Southern community when the tough, idealistic Hank Martin (James Cagney) backs a group of sharecroppers against their corrupt boss, Robert Castleberry (Larry Keating),...
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- James Cagney
- Raoul Walsh
- William Cagney Productions
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy. With its central character a boorish politician who convinces the riffraff to pick up arms in an attempt to overthrow U.S. democracy, no one can accuse this of not...
A Lion Is in the Streets: Directed by Raoul Walsh. With James Cagney, Barbara Hale, Anne Francis, Warner Anderson. A charismatic peddler from the bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
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- Drama, Romance, Thriller
- Raoul Walsh
- 1953-09-23
Sep 29, 2020 · Richard Brody writes about the 1953 film “A Lion Is in the Streets,” directed by Raoul Walsh and starring James Cagney as a corrupt demagogue.
1 h 28 m. Summary A charismatic peddler from the bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making? Drama. Romance. Thriller. Directed By: Raoul Walsh. Written By: Luther Davis, Adria Locke Langley. A Lion Is in the Streets. Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews. 66. User Score Available after 4 ratings.
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A Lion Is in the Streets Reviews. 66 Metascore. 1953. 1 hr 28 mins. Drama. NR. Watchlist. Where to Watch. A man from the bayou finds himself climbing the political ladder. In another virtuoso...