The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy (1931) is a crime drama, directed by William A. Wellman. It stars James Cagney and Jean Harlow. The 84-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.
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What The Public Enemy Is 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.
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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.
Where can I watch The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy runs for 84 minutes (1h 24m).
When did The Public Enemy come out?
The Public Enemy was released in 1931.
Who directed The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy stars James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Joan Blondell.
What is The Public Enemy's rating?
The Public Enemy holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.
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