The Public Enemy(1931)
All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?
The Public Enemy Synopsis
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.
The Public Enemy (1931) is a crime and drama film directed by William A. Wellman, released on April 23, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods and Joan Blondell. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 401 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Wellman
- Writers:
- Kubec Glasmon, John Bright, Harvey F. Thew
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Devereaux Jennings
- Production:
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $151,000
- Revenue:
- $557,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Public Enemy Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Cagney
as Tom Powers
Jean Harlow
as Gwen Allen
Edward Woods
as Matt Doyle
Joan Blondell
as Mamie
Donald Cook
as Mike Powers
Leslie Fenton
as Samuel 'Nails' Nathan
Beryl Mercer
as Ma Powers
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Paddy Ryan
Murray Kinnell
as Putty Nose
- Clark Burroughs
Clark Burroughs
as Dutch (uncredited)
Mae Clarke
as Kitty (uncredited)
Frank Coghlan Jr.
as Tom as a Boy (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William A. Wellman, written by Kubec Glasmon, John Bright and Harvey F. Thew, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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The Public Enemy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 401 ratings.
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The Public Enemy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Public Enemy online?
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The Public Enemy (1931) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Public Enemy?
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The main cast of The Public Enemy (1931) includes James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Joan Blondell and Donald Cook. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Public Enemy released?
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The Public Enemy was released on April 23, 1931 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Public Enemy worth watching?
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The Public Enemy (1931) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 401 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Public Enemy?
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