Led by two strongly affecting performances in a raw and real story about addiction, Days of Wine and Roses certainly deserves mention alongside the greatest films of all time.

Excellence in technical execution and a strong score by John Williams help sell Superman as a strong superhero film, but it’s the stellar cast headlined by Christopher Reeve in the titular role that elevates it to a greatness that’s worthy of a prominent place in cinematic history.

With a strong story and a villainous character that’s way ahead of its time, White Heat strides into a place of greatness worthy of the delusions of its main character, played skillfully by James Cagney.