


Film · Released
The Public Enemy
“All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?”
The Public Enemy at a glance
The Public Enemy is a 1931 crime and drama film, running 1h 24m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1931-04-23
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 409 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmTwo 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
14 names
James CagneyTom Powers
Jean HarlowGwen Allen
Edward WoodsMatt Doyle
Joan BlondellMamie
Donald CookMike Powers
Leslie FentonSamuel 'Nails' Nathan
Beryl MercerMa Powers
Robert Emmett O'ConnorPaddy Ryan
Murray KinnellPutty Nose
Mae ClarkeKitty (uncredited)
Frank Coghlan Jr.Tom as a Boy (uncredited)
Frankie DarroMatt as a Boy (uncredited)Questions about The Public Enemy
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Public Enemy in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Public Enemy is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Public Enemy suitable for children?
The Public Enemy is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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,…
How long is The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy runs for 1h 24m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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