The Public Enemy 1931
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Gummy
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SplatTwo 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Tom Powers
as Gwen Allen
as Matt Doyle
as Mamie
as Mike Powers
as Samuel 'Nails' Nathan
as Ma Powers
as Paddy Ryan
as Putty Nose
as Dutch (uncredited)
Director:
Writer:
Kubec Glasmon, John Bright, Harvey F. Thew
Stars:
James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Joan Blondell, Donald Cook, Leslie Fenton, Beryl Mercer, Robert Emmett O'Connor, Murray Kinnell, Clark Burroughs,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1931 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
84 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
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
The Public Enemy
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JB
HFT
Cast
as Tom Powers
as Gwen Allen
as Matt Doyle
as Mamie
as Mike Powers
as Samuel 'Nails' Nathan
as Ma Powers
as Paddy Ryan
as Putty Nose
as Dutch (uncredited)
as Kitty (uncredited)
as Tom as a Boy (uncredited)
as Machine Gunner (uncredited)
as Matt as a Boy (uncredited)
as Miller (uncredited)
as Molly Doyle (uncredited)
as Nails' Girl (uncredited)
as Assistant Tailor (uncredited)
as Little Girl (uncredited)
as 'Bugs' Moran as a Boy (uncredited)
as Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)
as Joe - Headwaiter (uncredited)
as Jane (uncredited)
as Headwaiter (uncredited)
as Little Girl (uncredited)
as Steve - Bartender (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Officer Powers (uncredited)
as Little Girl (uncredited)
as Pool Player (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Pawnbroker (uncredited)
as Mug (uncredited)
as Mrs. Dalton (uncredited)
as Mrs. Doyle (uncredited)
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