The Roaring Twenties
"The land of the free gone wild! The heyday of the hotcha! The shock-crammed days G-men took ten whole years to lick!"
Originally released in 1939. The Roaring Twenties is a crime/drama film. directed by Raoul Walsh.
Starring James Cagney, Priscilla Lane, and Humphrey Bogart
Synopsis
After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (257 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Roaring Twenties about?
After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet ...
Who directed The Roaring Twenties?
The Roaring Twenties was directed by Raoul Walsh.
How long is The Roaring Twenties?
The Roaring Twenties has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Roaring Twenties released?
The Roaring Twenties was released on October 28, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Roaring Twenties?
The main cast of The Roaring Twenties includes James Cagney, Priscilla Lane, Humphrey Bogart, Gladys George, Jeffrey Lynn.
Is The Roaring Twenties worth watching?
The Roaring Twenties has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 257 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.