James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy (1981)
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.
Director:
Richard Schickel
Writer:
Richard Schickel
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James Cagney as |
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Treat Williams as Narrator |
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Pat O'Brien as Self |
| Writing | Richard Schickel | Screenplay |
| Camera | Peter MacDonald | Director of Photography |
| Production | Richard Schickel | Producer |
| Camera | Martin Bell | Director of Photography |
| Production | Brian Donegan | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Mike Coles | Director of Photography |
| Production | Ron Devillier | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Jill Demby Guest | Editor |
| Directing | Richard Schickel | Director |