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The Public Enemy (1931)

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.

  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of James CagneyJames CagneyTom Powers
  • Photo of Jean HarlowJean HarlowGwen Allen
  • Photo of Edward WoodsEdward WoodsMatt Doyle
  • Photo of Joan BlondellJoan BlondellMamie
  • Photo of Donald CookDonald CookMike Powers
  • Photo of Leslie FentonLeslie FentonSamuel 'Nails' Nathan
  • Photo of Beryl MercerBeryl MercerMa Powers
  • Photo of Robert Emmett O'ConnorRobert Emmett O'ConnorPaddy Ryan
  • Photo of Murray KinnellMurray KinnellPutty Nose
  • Photo of Clark BurroughsClark BurroughsDutch (uncredited)

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