The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy

Directed by William A. Wellman
19311hr 24min

In the gritty streets of Chicago, where danger lurks around every corner, two young men, Tom Powers and Matt Doyle, find themselves entangled in a world of crime and violence. As they climb the ranks from petty thieves to ruthless killers, their thirst for power and wealth knows no bounds.

But with notoriety comes consequences, and soon the law enforcement and rival gangs are hot on their trail. Tom, despite his hardened exterior, struggles to balance his criminal endeavors with his ties to family and loyalty. As tensions rise and vendettas unfold, Tom is faced with decisions that will test his morals and ultimately shape his fate.

"The Public Enemy" is a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and the dark underbelly of 1930s Chicago. Will Tom and Matt succumb to the treacherous world they've immersed themselves in, or will they find a way to escape the inevitable downfall that awaits them? Find out in this classic film that delves deep into the complexities of loyalty, power, and the price of living on the wrong side of the law.

Cast

James Cagney

Tom Powers

James Cagney

Jean Harlow

Gwen Allen

Jean Harlow

Joan Blondell

Joe Sawyer

Pool Player (uncredited)

Joe Sawyer

Mae Clarke

Kitty (uncredited)

Mae Clarke

Lee Phelps

Steve - Bartender (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

Purnell Pratt

Officer Powers (uncredited)

Purnell Pratt

Frankie Darro

Matt as a Boy (uncredited)

Frankie Darro

Eddie Kane

Joe - Headwaiter (uncredited)

Eddie Kane

Beryl Mercer

Ma Powers

Beryl Mercer

Sam McDaniel

Headwaiter (uncredited)

Sam McDaniel

Snitz Edwards

Miller (uncredited)

Snitz Edwards

Robert Homans

Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)

Robert Homans

Murray Kinnell

Putty Nose

Murray Kinnell

Donald Cook

Mike Powers

Donald Cook

Edward Woods

Matt Doyle

Edward Woods

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Tom as a Boy (uncredited)

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Paddy Ryan

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Dorothy Gee

Nails' Girl (uncredited)

Dorothy Gee

Russ Powell

Bartender (uncredited)

Russ Powell

Ben Hendricks Jr.

'Bugs' Moran as a Boy (uncredited)

Ben Hendricks Jr.

Leslie Fenton

Samuel 'Nails' Nathan

Leslie Fenton

Adele Watson

Mrs. Doyle (uncredited)

Adele Watson

Rita Flynn

Molly Doyle (uncredited)

Rita Flynn

Lucille Ward

Mrs. Dalton (uncredited)

Lucille Ward

Landers Stevens

Doctor (uncredited)

Landers Stevens

Helen Parrish

Little Girl (uncredited)

Helen Parrish

Douglas Gerrard

Assistant Tailor (uncredited)

Douglas Gerrard

Charles Sullivan

Mug (uncredited)

Charles Sullivan

Nanci Price

Little Girl (uncredited)

Nanci Price

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