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The Public Enemy (1931) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Public Enemy at a Glance
The Public Enemy is a 1931 crime and drama film directed by William A. Wellman, featuring James Cagney, Jean Harlow and Edward Woods. It is 1 hour 24 minutes long and was released on April 23, 1931. The Public Enemy has a TMDB rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 404 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
Where “The Public Enemy” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog

James Cagney
Tom Powers

Jean Harlow
Gwen Allen

Edward Woods
Matt Doyle

Joan Blondell
Mamie

Donald Cook
Mike Powers

Leslie Fenton
Samuel 'Nails' Nathan

Beryl Mercer
Ma Powers

Robert Emmett O'Connor
Paddy Ryan

Murray Kinnell
Putty Nose
Clark Burroughs
Dutch (uncredited)

Mae Clarke
Kitty (uncredited)

Frank Coghlan Jr.
Tom as a Boy (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions About The Public Enemy
What is the release date of The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy was released on April 23, 1931.
How long is The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy stars James Cagney as Tom Powers, Jean Harlow as Gwen Allen, Edward Woods as Matt Doyle and Joan Blondell as Mamie. The cast also includes Donald Cook, Leslie Fenton, Beryl Mercer and Robert Emmett O'Connor.
Who directed The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy was directed by William A. Wellman. The screenplay is credited to Kubec Glasmon and John Bright.
What kind of movie is The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy is listed on TMDB as a mix of crime and drama.
What is The Public Enemy rated?
The Public Enemy is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.3/10 from 404 votes.
Where can I watch the The Public Enemy trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for The Public Enemy, "The Public Enemy - Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked The Public Enemy?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Public Enemy include Cry of the City (1948), Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), Let Him Have It (1991) and The Outsiders (1983).
Can I stream the full movie of The Public Enemy on 123Movies?
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