Public Enemies (2009)
America's Most Wanted.
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.
Director: Michael Mann
Genre: Crime, History, Drama
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Cast
- Johnny Depp - John Dillinger
- Christian Bale - Melvin Purvis
- Marion Cotillard - Billie Frechette
- Jason Clarke - 'Red' Hamilton
- Rory Cochrane - Agent Carter Baum
- Billy Crudup - J. Edgar Hoover
- Stephen Dorff - Homer Van Meter
- Stephen Lang - Charles Winstead
- John Ortiz - Phil D'Andrea
- Giovanni Ribisi - Alvin Karpis
Screenplay
- Ann Biderman (Screenplay)
- Bryan Burrough (Novel)
- Ronan Bennett (Screenplay)
- Michael Mann (Screenplay)
Music: Elliot Goldenthal
Cinematography: Dante Spinotti
Editing: Paul Rubell, Jeffrey Ford
Production: Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Forward Pass, Misher Films
Country: United States of America, Japan
Language: English
Budget: $100M
Box Office: $214M
Original Language: en
Themes
Brutal Prison Drama, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Prison Break and Manhunt, Historical Figures and Biographies, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival
Keywords
escape, gun, gangster, machinegun, horse race, biography, prison guard, prison escape, bank robbery, surveillance, tied up, cops and robbers , handgun, pocket watch, escape from jail
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Public Enemies about?
- 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.
- Who directed Public Enemies?
- Public Enemies was directed by Michael Mann.
- Who stars in Public Enemies?
- Public Enemies stars Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Jason Clarke, Rory Cochrane, Billy Crudup.
- How long is Public Enemies?
- Public Enemies has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Public Enemies?
- Public Enemies is a Crime, History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Public Enemies?
- Public Enemies had a budget of $100M.
- How much did Public Enemies gross?
- Public Enemies grossed $214M worldwide.
- Where was Public Enemies produced?
- Public Enemies was produced in United States of America, Japan.
- What are the themes of Public Enemies?
- The themes of Public Enemies include: Brutal Prison Drama, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Prison Break and Manhunt, Historical Figures and Biographies, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival.