Yankee Doodle Dandy

Year: 1942

Runtime: 126 min

Language: English

Director: Michael Curtiz

BiographyDramaMusical

This spirited biopic follows the life of Broadway legend George M. Cohan, portrayed with dazzling energy by James Cagney. The film recounts his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in vaudeville to becoming a celebrated songwriter and performer. Through nostalgic flashbacks, we witness his rise to fame, including the creation of iconic songs like "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "Over There," culminating in a special Congressional Gold Medal presentation from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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