The Public Enemy
"All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?"
Originally released in 1931. The Public Enemy is a crime/drama film. directed by William A. Wellman. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Cagney, Jean Harlow, and Edward Woods
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (376 votes)
Budget
$151K
Production budget
Box Office
$557K
3.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $151,000
- Revenue
- $557,000
Production Companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 new...
Who directed The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Public Enemy released?
The Public Enemy was released on April 23, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Public Enemy?
The main cast of The Public Enemy includes James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Joan Blondell, Donald Cook.
Is The Public Enemy worth watching?
The Public Enemy has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 376 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.