The Public Enemy
All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?
19311h 24m7.2(399 votes)
CrimeDrama
Synopsis
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 crimi…
The Public Enemy (1931) is a crime and drama film directed by William A. Wellman. It stars James Cagney, Jean Harlow, and Edward Woods. The film runs for 1 hour 24 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 399 votes.
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Director
Cast
James Cagney
Tom Powers
Jean Harlow
Gwen Allen
Edward Woods
Matt Doyle
Joan Blondell
Mamie
Donald Cook
Mike Powers
Leslie Fenton
Samuel 'Nails' Nathan
Beryl Mercer
Ma Powers
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Who stars in The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy stars James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, and Joan Blondell, and was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes.
When did The Public Enemy come out?
The Public Enemy was released in 1931.
What genre is The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy is a crime and drama film.
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The Public Enemy holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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