Cagney. The name alone makes you want to tap your feet or come out fighting. In a film career that spans 50 years, James Cagney became one of the most versatile, respected and beloved actors ever to flash across the silver screen. Whether playing the streetwise gangster behind a blazing automatic or hoofing along in his inimitable way, Cagney stood head and shoulders above the crowd. JAMES CAGNEY: THAT YANKEE DOODLE DANDY is an all-American tribute that captures the highlights of his remarkable career.