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The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy
1931 1h 24m7.2

The Public Enemy

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

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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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DirectorWilliam A. Wellman
ScreenplayKubec Glasmon, John Bright
StatusReleased
ReleasedApril 23, 1931
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 24m
Budget$151,000
Revenue$557,000
Profit+$406,000
Rating⭐ 7.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.6 / 10
Votes386
GenresCrime, Drama
StudioThe Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures

Photos9

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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

Leslie Fenton

Leslie Fenton

Samuel 'Nails' Nathan

Beryl Mercer

Beryl Mercer

Ma Powers

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Paddy Ryan

Murray Kinnell

Murray Kinnell

Putty Nose

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Clark Burroughs

Dutch (uncredited)

Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Kitty (uncredited)

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Tom as a Boy (uncredited)

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George Daly

Machine Gunner (uncredited)

Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro

Matt as a Boy (uncredited)

Snitz Edwards

Snitz Edwards

Miller (uncredited)

Rita Flynn

Rita Flynn

Molly Doyle (uncredited)

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Dorothy Gee

Nails' Girl (uncredited)

Douglas Gerrard

Douglas Gerrard

Assistant Tailor (uncredited)

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Dorothy Gray

Little Girl (uncredited)

Ben Hendricks Jr.

Ben Hendricks Jr.

'Bugs' Moran as a Boy (uncredited)

Robert Homans

Robert Homans

Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)

Eddie Kane

Eddie Kane

Joe - Headwaiter (uncredited)

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Mia Marvin

Jane (uncredited)

Sam McDaniel

Sam McDaniel

Headwaiter (uncredited)

Helen Parrish

Helen Parrish

Little Girl (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

Lee Phelps

Steve - Bartender (uncredited)

Russ Powell

Russ Powell

Bartender (uncredited)

Purnell Pratt

Purnell Pratt

Officer Powers (uncredited)

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Nanci Price

Little Girl (uncredited)

Joe Sawyer

Joe Sawyer

Pool Player (uncredited)

Landers Stevens

Landers Stevens

Doctor (uncredited)

William H. Strauss

William H. Strauss

Pawnbroker (uncredited)

Charles Sullivan

Charles Sullivan

Mug (uncredited)

Lucille Ward

Lucille Ward

Mrs. Dalton (uncredited)

Adele Watson

Adele Watson

Mrs. Doyle (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Public Enemy

Where can I watch The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy (1931) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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....

Who directed The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy (1931) was directed by William A. Wellman. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 24m, rated 7.2/10.

How long is The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy runs 1h 24m (84 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.2/10 from 386 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is The Public Enemy worth watching?

The Public Enemy is rated 7.2/10 by 386 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.