Great Guy (1936)
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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.
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