Movie Description

The Public Enemy

(1931)

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Public Enemy

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1931-04-23

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 24m

Budget₹ 151000

Revenue₹ 557000

Production CompaniesThe Vitaphone Corporation,Warner Bros. Pictures

Genres

  • Crime
  • Drama