The Public Enemy (1931)

04/23/1931 (US) • 1h 24m

Crime, Drama

All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?

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

James Cagney

Tom Powers

Jean Harlow

Gwen Allen

Edward Woods

Matt Doyle

Donald Cook

Mike Powers

Leslie Fenton

Samuel 'Nails' Nathan

Beryl Mercer

Ma Powers

Murray Kinnell

Putty Nose


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$151,000.00

Revenue

$557,000.00

Keywords

gangster

anti hero

tragedy

organized crime

best friend

juvenile delinquent

pre-code

grapefruit

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