The Public Enemy
“All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?”
7.2/ 10IMDb7.6397
19311h 24m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Writers
- Kubec Glasmon, John Bright, Harvey F. Thew
- Producer
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Production
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is The Public Enemy rated?
The Public Enemy has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 397 votes.
Who directed The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy was directed by William A. Wellman.
When was The Public Enemy released?
The Public Enemy was released in 1931.
