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Public Enemies

2009 · 140 min · Director: Michael Mann

Public Enemies (2009) is a crime drama, directed by Michael Mann. It stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 140-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What Public Enemies Is About

Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.

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What is Public Enemies about?

Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI.

Where can I watch Public Enemies?

Public Enemies is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Public Enemies?

Public Enemies runs for 140 minutes (2h 20m).

When did Public Enemies come out?

Public Enemies was released in 2009.

Who directed Public Enemies?

Public Enemies was directed by Michael Mann.

Who stars in Public Enemies?

Public Enemies stars Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Jason Clarke.

What is Public Enemies's rating?

Public Enemies holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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