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Public Enemies (Video 1996)

R 95 min  -  Drama | Thriller | Crime  -   19 April 1996 (USA)
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Glorified and glamourized fact-based tale of Ma Barker and her boys who robbed banks and generally terrorized the Midwest in the 1930's and was eventually gunned down by g-man... See full summary »

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Mark L. Lester
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Leah Best Leah Best ...
Young Kate Clarke
Chip Heller Chip Heller ...
Mr. Clarke
Theresa Russell ...
Richard Eden ...
Tom Ward Tom Ward ...
Paymaster
Brent O'Plotnik Brent O'Plotnik ...
Trevor Meeks Trevor Meeks ...
Lloyd Barker at 10 years
Joseph Lindsey Joseph Lindsey ...
Joe Dain Joe Dain ...
Lloyd Barker (as Joseph Dain)
James Marsden ...
Gavin Harrison Gavin Harrison ...
Terry D. Seago Terry D. Seago ...
Tall Sheriff
Brian Peck Brian Peck ...
Dan Cortese ...
Grant Cramer ...
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Storyline

Glorified and glamourized fact-based tale of Ma Barker and her boys who robbed banks and generally terrorized the Midwest in the 1930's and was eventually gunned down by g-man, Melvin Purvis. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

1930s | Bank | Sex | Boyfriend Girlfriend Relationship | Pistol  | See more »

Taglines:

No one could stop them.

Genres:

Drama | Thriller | Crime

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, some sex scenes, drug use and language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Public Enemy #1 See more »

Filming Locations:

Guthrie, Oklahoma, USA

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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Kathy Bates was originally cast in Theresa Russell's role. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The final shootout between Ma Barker and Melvin Purvis is captioned to have occurred in Lake "Wier" when in fact the location is near Lake Weir. See more »

Quotes

Kate "Ma" Barker: You said, "Dead by Christmas." Is that the kind of chance you're talking about?
Melvin Purvis: You can't believe everything you read in the papers. I'm the F.B.I., not a bounty hunter.
Herman Barker: No difference.
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