The Public Enemy

Film19311h 24m 7.3 (imdb)

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

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.

  • Crime
  • Drama

Details

Status
Released
Released
Apr 23, 1931
Original Language
English
Country
United States of America
Studios
The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$151K
Box Office
$557K
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