Public Enemies
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Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.
Public Enemies is a 2009 crime drama following Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger as he becomes the FBI's first Public Enemy Number One. Directed by Michael Mann, the film explores the cat-and-mouse game between the charming outlaw and federal agent Melvin Purvis as J. Edgar Hoover builds the fledgling FBI's reputation on capturing the nation's most wanted criminal.
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Johnny DeppJohn Dillinger
Christian BaleMelvin Purvis
Marion CotillardBillie Frechette
Jason Clarke'Red' Hamilton
Rory CochraneAgent Carter Baum
Billy CrudupJ. Edgar Hoover
Stephen DorffHomer Van Meter
Stephen LangCharles Winstead
John OrtizPhil D'Andrea
Giovanni RibisiAlvin Karpis
David WenhamHarry 'Pete' Pierpont
John Michael BolgerMartin Zarkovich
Bill CampFrank Nitti
Matt CravenGerry Campbell
Don FryeClarence Hurt
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When was Public Enemies released?
Public Enemies was released on July 1, 2009.
Is Public Enemies available to watch?
Yes, the film is fully released and available on various streaming platforms and for purchase through digital retailers.
What is Public Enemies about?
The film depicts the true story of notorious bank robber John Dillinger during the Great Depression and his pursuit by FBI agent Melvin Purvis, who is tasked by J. Edgar Hoover with capturing the nation's first designated Public Enemy Number One.
What genre is Public Enemies?
Public Enemies is a crime drama with historical elements based on real events from the 1930s.
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