Public Enemies
📖 Synopsis
Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “America's Most Wanted.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, History, Drama
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Johnny DeppJohn Dillinger
Christian BaleMelvin Purvis
Marion CotillardBillie Frechette
Jason Clarke'Red' Hamilton
Rory CochraneAgent Carter Baum
Billy CrudupJ. Edgar Hoover
Stephen DorffHomer Van Meter
Stephen LangCharles Winstead
John OrtizPhil D'Andrea
Giovanni RibisiAlvin Karpis🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Public Enemies about?
- Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.
- Who directed Public Enemies?
- Public Enemies was directed by Michael Mann.
- When was Public Enemies released?
- Public Enemies was released on July 1, 2009.
- How long is Public Enemies?
- Public Enemies has a runtime of 2h 20m.
- Where can I track Public Enemies?
- You can track Public Enemies on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












