The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy
NR
7.2
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1931

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84m

The Public Enemy

Summary

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.

Director

William A. Wellman

Adaptation

Harvey F. Thew

Writer

Kubec Glasmon

Writer

John Bright

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$151,000.00

Revenue:

$557,000.00

Keywords

gangster
anti hero
tragedy
organized crime
best friend
juvenile delinquent
pre-code
grapefruit