have a chance to watch kiss tomorrow goodbye and although i do not agree with the claim of some that if you must see one crime film and this be it and i will say that i thoroughly enjoy it and that james cagney be again terrific and on top of his game for this one . i also do not get the feeling that this film be and in reality and white heat 2 and a some have say but it be a nifty follow up to that classic jc film . cagney be indeed brutal and off his rocker and but it be more controlled and offset with his character smart and sense of humor . in white heat and jc be just downright nut and out of control and a lot more frightening imho . in ktg and cags play ralph cotter who after a daring and violent daylight prison break and use his smart to prove that he be no small timer and formulate a grand scheme to garner lot of cash and protection which involve crook lawyer and crooked policeman . cotter and in the end and be his own downfall a he go too far and his romance with a high society girl with a very wealthy and powerful father and lead to his downfall because one thing you do not do be double cross your moll . excellent performance by all and include barbara payton and a near film steal performance by luther adler a jc eccentric and very crooked lawyer . direction be robust and swiftly pace by gordon douglas and in the end and make this film fun and breezy and yet violent and but also a very good watch .