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The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy

All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?

Two young Chicago hoodlums, Tom Powers and Matt Doyle, rise up from their poverty-stricken slum life to become petty thieves, bootleggers and cold-blooded killers. But with street notoriety and newfound wealth, the duo feels the heat from the cops and rival gangsters both. Despite his ruthless criminal reputation, Tom tries to remain connected to his family, however, gang warfare and the need for revenge eventually pull him away.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Public Enemy
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1931-04-23
  • Runtime: 84 minutes
  • Rating: 7.251/10 (352 votes)
  • Budget: $151,000
  • Revenue: $557,000
  • Production Companies: The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.0655
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

James Cagney

James Cagney

as Tom Powers

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

as Gwen Allen

Edward Woods

Edward Woods

as Matt Doyle

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

as Mamie

Donald Cook

Donald Cook

as Mike Powers

Leslie Fenton

Leslie Fenton

as Samuel 'Nails' Nathan

Beryl Mercer

Beryl Mercer

as Ma Powers

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

as Paddy Ryan

Murray Kinnell

Murray Kinnell

as Putty Nose

Clark Burroughs

Clark Burroughs

as Dutch (uncredited)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Gang War Breaks Out

The Public Enemy - Trailer

Heats On

External Links

Keywords

gangsteranti herotragedyorganized crimebest friendjuvenile delinquentpre-codegrapefruit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1931-04-23.

Who are the main actors in The Public Enemy?

The main cast includes James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Joan Blondell, Donald Cook, .

Where can I watch The Public Enemy online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Public Enemy is available.

Is The Public Enemy based on a true story?

All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?

What is the IMDb rating of The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy has an IMDb rating of 7.251/10 based on 352 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Public Enemy?

The movie had a production budget of $151,000 and earned $557,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Public Enemy?

The soundtrack was composed by The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Public Enemy filmed?

The Public Enemy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Public Enemy?

The total runtime of The Public Enemy is 84 minutes.

Is The Public Enemy suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Public Enemy?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Public Enemy.

Does The Public Enemy have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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