A rousing, no-holds-barred actioner set in 19th century San Francisco, FRISCO KID almost duplicates the story of BARBARY COAST, written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur. Yet it's singularly fascinating because of the irrepressible performance of Cagney, the one and only. He is a
penniless seaman who plans to pan the gold streams of California but is waylaid by notorious shanghaier Kohler and almost dragged aboard a ship. Cagney battles for his freedom and kills the much-hated Kohler, which makes him a local hero. He gambles his way to riches and fame, opening a saloon and
gambling den, and then happily leads many a San Francisco citizen to perdition. Involved in ...
Released:
1935
Rated:
NR
Length:
80 mins