The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy

Release Date: 1931-04-23

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.

Rating: 7.2 / 10

Cast

James Cagney

James Cagney

as Tom Powers

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

as Gwen Allen

Edward Woods

Edward Woods

as Matt Doyle

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

as Mamie

Donald Cook

Donald Cook

as Mike Powers

Crew

  • William A. Wellman - Director

  • Kubec Glasmon - Writer

  • John Bright - Writer

  • Harvey F. Thew - Adaptation

  • Darryl F. Zanuck - Producer

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