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The Public Enemy

1931 · Movie · NR · 84 min · ★ 7.2

CrimeDrama

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.

Also known as Beer and Blood

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Details
Years
1931
Release date
1931-04-23
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
84 min
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (389 votes)

Themes

  • gangster
  • anti hero
  • tragedy
  • organized crime
  • best friend
  • juvenile delinquent
  • pre-code
  • grapefruit

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Story · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by William A. Wellman