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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James Cagney
Tom Powers
Jean Harlow
Gwen Allen
Edward Woods
Matt Doyle
Joan Blondell
Mamie
Donald Cook
Mike Powers
Leslie Fenton
Samuel 'Nails' Nathan
Beryl Mercer
Ma Powers
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Paddy Ryan
Murray Kinnell
Putty Nose
Clark Burroughs
Dutch (uncredited)
Mae Clarke
Kitty (uncredited)
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Tom as a Boy (uncredited)
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- Where can I watch The Public Enemy?
- The Public Enemy (1931) is available to stream on YouTube TV and Netflix in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is The Public Enemy available to rent or buy?
- You can rent The Public Enemy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's available to buy from Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, Barnes & Noble, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
- When was The Public Enemy released?
- The Public Enemy was released in 1931. It has a runtime of 84 minutes.
- What kind of film is The Public Enemy?
- The Public Enemy is a crime, drama film. 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 …
- Who stars in The Public Enemy?
- The Public Enemy stars James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods and Joan Blondell.