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The Public Enemy
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The Public Enemy

Thu, Apr 23, 1931
  • Crime
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasThu, Apr 23, 1931New York City, New York
GB
  • In CinemasMon, Nov 7, 1932
JP
  • In CinemasFri, Nov 6, 1931
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney
    as Tom Powers
  • Jean Harlow
    Jean Harlow
    as Gwen Allen
  • Edward Woods
    Edward Woods
    as Matt Doyle
  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell
    as Mamie
  • Donald Cook
    Donald Cook
    as Mike Powers
  • Leslie Fenton
    Leslie Fenton
    as Samuel 'Nails' Nathan
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