The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy

23/4/1931 1h 24m 7.2/10

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.

Director

William A. Wellman

Top Billed Cast

James Cagney

James Cagney

Tom Powers

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Mamie

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

Gwen Allen

Leslie Fenton

Leslie Fenton

Samuel 'Nails' Nathan

Donald Cook

Donald Cook

Mike Powers

Edward Woods

Edward Woods

Matt Doyle

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