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The Public Enemy (1931)

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

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Released April 23, 1931Runtime 1h 24mDirector William A. Wellman

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.

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Cast of The Public Enemy

James Cagney

James Cagney

Tom Powers
Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

Gwen Allen
Edward Woods

Edward Woods

Matt Doyle
Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Mamie
Donald Cook

Donald Cook

Mike Powers
Leslie Fenton

Leslie Fenton

Samuel 'Nails' Nathan
Beryl Mercer

Beryl Mercer

Ma Powers
Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Paddy Ryan
Murray Kinnell

Murray Kinnell

Putty Nose
Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Kitty (uncredited)
Frank Coghlan Jr.

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Tom as a Boy (uncredited)
Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro

Matt as a Boy (uncredited)

About The Public Enemy

Where can I watch The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy is currently streaming in the United States on YouTube TV.

Who stars in The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy stars James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Joan Blondell, Donald Cook.

Who directed The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy was directed by William A. Wellman.

How long is The Public Enemy?

The Public Enemy has a runtime of 1h 24m.

What is The Public Enemy about?

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.