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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
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Cinematography: Peter MacDonald, Martin Bell
Editing: Jill Demby Guest
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy about?
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.
Who directed James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy?
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy was directed by Richard Schickel.
Who stars in James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy?
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy stars James Cagney, Treat Williams, Pat O'Brien.
How long is James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy?
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy?
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy is a Documentary film.
Where was James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy produced?
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy was produced in United States of America.