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The Time of Your Life

Play trailer Poster for The Time of Your Life Released May 26, 1948 1h 49m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Wealthy idler Joe (James Cagney) doesn't need to work, so he spends his days holding court in Nick's Pacific Street Saloon. Among the regulars are Joe's oafish sidekick (Wayne Morris), a washed-up burlesque dancer (Jeanne Cagney), a hapless beat cop (Broderick Crawford) and Nick himself (William Bendix) behind the bar. Rarely do they get up to anything more than drink and discuss the many vagaries of their lives, but Joe does his best to encourage the dreamer in each of them.

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James Agee TIME Magazine Those who made the picture have given it something very rare. It's obvious that they love the play and their work in it, and their affection and enjoyment are highly contagious. Mar 2, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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T W People are people. Some good, some bad. Not a great film, but worth a watch. Especially if you're old and reflecting upon your life. If you want funny, pick something else. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review SICKS6SIX what a great film with some great actors in it, Cagney at his best with support from actors on top form, laughing, crying. sniggering and coughing, it's got the lot, set in a bar with characters like you find in bars, dim wit's, done it all's, wanna be's. crazy cop's. crazier crook's. watch and learn how to make a film worth watching 60 years later ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/21 Full Review Audience Member Well intended, but I can understand why it flopped. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member reminded me of 'barfly' Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review ashley h The Time of Your Life is an enjoyable film. It is about the wide variety of persons who come into Nick's Pacific Street Saloon. James Cagney and William Bendix give excellent performances. The screenplay is good but seems a little slow in places. H.C. Potter did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the humor and drama. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the few movies that make you feel hopeful after you see it and want to see the good in people. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Wealthy idler Joe (James Cagney) doesn't need to work, so he spends his days holding court in Nick's Pacific Street Saloon. Among the regulars are Joe's oafish sidekick (Wayne Morris), a washed-up burlesque dancer (Jeanne Cagney), a hapless beat cop (Broderick Crawford) and Nick himself (William Bendix) behind the bar. Rarely do they get up to anything more than drink and discuss the many vagaries of their lives, but Joe does his best to encourage the dreamer in each of them.
Director
H. C. Potter
Production Co
William Cagney Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 26, 1948, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 13, 2017
Runtime
1h 49m
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