

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.
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The Public Enemy
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 23, 1931
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Crime, Drama
User Score
73%
Original Title
The Public Enemy
Production Companies
The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Director
William A. Wellman
Budget
$151,000
Revenue
$557,000
Description
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.
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