The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy

7.3 | 1931-04-23 | Crime Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Darryl F. Zanuck Producer
John Bright Writer
William A. Wellman Director
Edward M. McDermott Editor
Kubec Glasmon Writer
Harvey F. Thew Adaptation
Devereaux Jennings Director of Photography
Max Parker Art Direction
David Mendoza Conductor
Earl Luick Costume Designer

Cast

James Cagney
James Cagney
Tom Powers
Jean Harlow
Jean Harlow
Gwen Allen
Edward Woods
Edward Woods
Matt Doyle
Donald Cook
Donald Cook
Mike Powers
Leslie Fenton
Leslie Fenton
Samuel 'Nails' Nathan
Beryl Mercer
Beryl Mercer
Ma Powers
Murray Kinnell
Murray Kinnell
Putty Nose
Clark Burroughs
Clark Burroughs
Dutch (uncredited)

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