Great Guy (1936)
Cult Classics
•
Classics, History
Great Guy (1936), directed by John G. Blystone, features James Cagney in a rare role as a principled city employee. He plays Johnny Cave, an ex-boxer turned deputy commissioner of weights and measures, who refuses to bow to political pressure or bribery. As he takes on dishonest businessmen and crooked officials, Johnny finds himself in constant danger—but refuses to back down. With Cagney’s trademark energy and tough-guy charm, Great Guy delivers fast-paced dialogue, anti-corruption themes, and gritty 1930s realism. Produced by Grand National Pictures, it’s a cult favorite for fans of classic crime cinema and Cagney’s defiant screen presence.
Up Next in Cult Classics
-
Unforgotten Crime (1942)
Unforgotten Crime (1942), also known as The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine, is a crime-comedy directed by Bernard Vorhaus. The film follows radio personality Mike Jason (Dennis O'Keefe), who, in an effort to boost his show's ratings, offers a $10,000 reward to anyone who can locate the legendary safe...
-
Hollywood Hollywood Victor Schertzing...
Hollywood Hollywood (1937), better known by its original title Something to Sing About, is a sharp and entertaining musical satire directed by Victor Schertzinger and starring James Cagney in a rare musical role. The film follows Terry Rooney, a charismatic New York bandleader who gets his big br...
-
Rolling Home (1946)
Rolling Home (1946) is a heartfelt rural drama that explores redemption, connection, and small-town values in post-war America. The story centers around a kind-hearted minister, Reverend David Owens, who crosses paths with a down-on-his-luck rodeo veteran and his young grandson. When their injure...
