Where to watch The Public Enemy(1931)
In the United States, The Public Enemy is available to stream on YouTube TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Public Enemy
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The Public Enemy plot summary
All his life he took what he wanted...Why not women?
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.
Details
- Release date
- April 23, 1931
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Directed by
- William A. Wellman
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 405 votes
The Public Enemy trailer
Cast
James CagneyTom Powers
Jean HarlowGwen Allen
Edward WoodsMatt Doyle
Joan BlondellMamie
Donald CookMike Powers
Leslie FentonSamuel 'Nails' Nathan
Beryl MercerMa Powers
Robert Emmett O'ConnorPaddy Ryan
Murray KinnellPutty Nose- Clark BurroughsDutch (uncredited)
FAQ
Where can I watch The Public Enemy?
In the United States, The Public Enemy is available to stream on YouTube TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Public Enemy?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy runs 1h 24m (84 minutes).
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