7.3The Public Enemy · 1931
The Public Enemy (1931) is a Crime / Drama film directed by William A. Wellman, starring James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods.
CrimeDrama
7.3Overview
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
James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Joan Blondell, Donald Cook, Leslie Fenton, Beryl Mercer, Robert Emmett O'Connor
Forgot the name of "The Public Enemy"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.
Find a movie by describing itFrequently asked
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.
When was "The Public Enemy" released?
The Public Enemy was released in 1931.
Who stars in "The Public Enemy"?
The cast includes James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Joan Blondell.
