The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy

Information

Release DateApril 23, 1931
Runtime1h 24m
StatusReleased
Budget$151K
Revenue$557K
ProductionThe Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
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The Public Enemy

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

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 criminal reputation, Tom tries to remain connected to his family, however, gang warfare and the need for revenge eventually pull him away.

Cast & Crew

Director

William A. Wellman
William A. Wellman

Featured Cast

James Cagney

James Cagney

Tom Powers

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

Gwen Allen

Edward Woods

Edward Woods

Matt Doyle

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Mamie

Donald Cook

Donald Cook

Mike Powers

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