The Public Enemy

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama

Director

William A. Wellman

Original Language

EN

What is The Public Enemy about?

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.

Who directed The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy was directed by William A. Wellman.

When was The Public Enemy released?

The Public Enemy was released on April 23, 1931.

How long is The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy has a runtime of 1h 24m.

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