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The Public Enemy

NR
CrimeDrama
7.239/10(342 ratings)

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.

04-23-1931
1h 24m
The Public Enemy
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Main Cast

James Cagney

James Cagney

Tom Powers

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

Gwen Allen

Matt Doyle

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Mamie

Mike Powers

Samuel 'Nails' Nathan

Beryl Mercer

Beryl Mercer

Ma Powers

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
William A. Wellman
Production:
The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Revenue:
$557,000
Budget:
$151,000

Key Crew

Director:
William A. Wellman
Producer:
Darryl F. Zanuck
Adaptation:
Harvey F. Thew

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en