Public Enemies 2009
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SplatDepression-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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as John Dillinger
as Melvin Purvis
as Billie Frechette
as 'Red' Hamilton
as Agent Carter Baum
as J. Edgar Hoover
as Homer Van Meter
as Charles Winstead
as Phil D'Andrea
as Alvin Karpis
Director:
Writer:
Ann Biderman, Bryan Burrough, Ronan Bennett, Michael Mann
Stars:
Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Jason Clarke, Rory Cochrane, Billy Crudup, Stephen Dorff, Stephen Lang, John Ortiz, Giovanni Ribisi,
Genres:
Crime,History,Drama
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
140 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Public Enemies
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as John Dillinger
as Melvin Purvis
as Billie Frechette
as 'Red' Hamilton
as Agent Carter Baum
as J. Edgar Hoover
as Homer Van Meter
as Charles Winstead
as Phil D'Andrea
as Alvin Karpis
as Harry 'Pete' Pierpont
as Martin Zarkovich
as Frank Nitti
as Gerry Campbell
as Clarence Hurt
as Charles Makley
as Tommy Carroll
as Louis Piquett
as Agent John Madala
as Baby Face Nelson
as Agent Hugh Clegg
as Anna Sage
as Gilbert Catena
as Anna Patzke
as Polly Hamilton
as Warden Baker
as Carol Slayman
as Pretty Boy Floyd
as Turnkey
as Ed Shouse
as Guard Dainard
as Walter Dietrich
as Jim Leslie
as Earl Adams
as Viola Norris
as Toddler on Farm
as Agent Warren Barton
as Police Chief Fultz
as Sport
as Oscar Lieboldt
as Harry Berman
as Grover Weyland
as Tellers
as Angry Cop
as Farmer
as Officer Chester Boyard
as Senator McKellar
as Harry Suydam
as Clyde Tolson
as Hoover Reporter #1
as Hoover Reporter #2
as Hoover Reporter #3
as Hoover Reporter #4
as Torch Singer
as Doorman at Gold Coast
as Agent Sam Cowley
as Agent Julius Rice
as Agent William Rorer
as Agent Harold Reinecke
as Doris Rogers
as May Minczeles
as Customer at Steuben Club
as Helen Gillis
as Porter at Union Station
as Cop Eyman
as Deputy
as Sheriff Lillian Holley
as Reporter #1
as Reporter #2
as Reporter #3
as Photographer
as Robert Estill
as Herbert Youngblood
as Judge Murray
as Sam Cahoon
as Guard Bryant
as Deputy Blunk
as Edward Saager
as Reporter
as Other Jr. G-Man
as Other Jr. G-Man
as Harry Berg
as Jacob Solomon
as Joe Pawlowski
as Emil Wanatka
as Doctor
as Agent Ray Suran
as Agent Ralph Brown
as Jimmy Probasco
as Freddie Barker
as Doc Barker
as Captain O'Neill
as Special Agent
as Special Agent
as Agent Sopsic
as Other East Chicago Cop
as Other East Chicago Cop
as Irene the Ticket Taker
as Ella Natasky
as Prisoner (uncredited)
as Coat Check Girl (uncredited)
as FBI Agent (uncredited)
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