Public Enemies(2009)
“America's Most Wanted.”
Overview
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
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$100M
Revenue
$214M
Cast
Johnny Depp
as John Dillinger
Christian Bale
as Melvin Purvis
Marion Cotillard
as Billie Frechette
Jason Clarke
as 'Red' Hamilton
Rory Cochrane
as Agent Carter Baum
Billy Crudup
as J. Edgar Hoover
Stephen Dorff
as Homer Van Meter
Stephen Lang
as Charles Winstead
John Ortiz
as Phil D'Andrea
Giovanni Ribisi
as Alvin Karpis
David Wenham
as Harry 'Pete' Pierpont
John Michael Bolger
as Martin Zarkovich
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$100M
Box Office
$214M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Relativity Media • Forward Pass
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Public Enemies?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Public Enemies (2009).
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 and released in 2009. It is a crime, history, drama film.
How long is Public Enemies?▼
Public Enemies has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
Who stars in Public Enemies?▼
The cast of Public Enemies includes Johnny Depp as John Dillinger, Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis, Marion Cotillard as Billie Frechette, Jason Clarke as 'Red' Hamilton, Rory Cochrane as Agent Carter Baum and more.
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