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The Public Enemy

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

1931 NR 1h 24m

CrimeDrama

7.2/10 TMDB Score404 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleThe Public Enemy
Release dateMay 15, 1931
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)NR
Keywordsorganized crime, anti hero, gangster, amused, juvenile delinquent, tragedy, best friend, pre-code, grapefruit

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★ 7.2/10

404 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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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.

When was The Public Enemy released?

The Public Enemy was released on May 15, 1931 (status: Released).

Who directed The Public Enemy?

William A. Wellman directed The Public Enemy.

What is the TMDB rating of The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 404 votes.