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Classic biographical musical based on the life of George M. Cohan – renowned actor, dancer, singer, composer and playwright. From...
Classic biographical musical based on the life of George M. Cohan – renowned actor, dancer, singer, composer and playwright. From filmmaker Michael Curtiz, who would go on to win a Best Director Oscar the following year for Casablanca. Stars James Cagney, an Academy Award winner for his portrayal of Cohan.
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91 %32 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
83 %8,178 reviewsAudience score rating
"Rah-rah, no matter how you slice it."
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Variety
Variety"Raucous, vulgar, over long."
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Time Out
Time Out"You will find as warm and delightful a musical picture as has hit the screen in years, a corking good entertainment and as affectionate, if not as accurate, a film biography as has ever -- yes, ever -- been made."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"The greatness of the film resides entirely in the Cagney performance."
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Roger Ebert
Roger EbertYankee Doodle Dandy | Details
Award winner- Best Actor in a Leading Role (James Cagney), Best Sound and Best Music at the 1943 Academy Awards
- Rating
- G,
- Runtime
- 126
- Genre
- Drama, Musical, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA
