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Public Enemies

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
300K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
887
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Johnny Depp in Public Enemies (2009)
FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Bale) sets his sights on American gangster John Dillinger (Depp) and others in an attempt to curb a rampant Chicago crime spree during the 1930s.
Play trailer2:33
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The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
300K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
887
423
  • Director
    • Michael Mann
  • Writers
    • Ronan Bennett(screenplay)
    • Michael Mann(screenplay)
    • Ann Biderman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Johnny Depp
    • Christian Stolte
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Mann
  • Writers
    • Ronan Bennett(screenplay)
    • Michael Mann(screenplay)
    • Ann Biderman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Johnny Depp
    • Christian Stolte
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 680User reviews
    • 359Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 14 nominations

    Videos6

    Public Enemies
    Trailer 2:33
    Public Enemies
    Public Enemies: Crime Technology
    Featurette 2:23
    Public Enemies: Crime Technology
    Public Enemies: Character profiles
    Featurette 3:04
    Public Enemies: Character profiles
    Public Enemies: Actual locations
    Featurette 2:40
    Public Enemies: Actual locations
    Public Enemies: London Premiere
    Interview 3:39
    Public Enemies: London Premiere
    Public Enemies: Press Conference
    Promo 3:05
    Public Enemies: Press Conference

    Photos225

    Marion Cotillard in Public Enemies (2009)
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    Johnny Depp in Public Enemies (2009)
    Johnny Depp in Public Enemies (2009)
    Johnny Depp and Christian Bale in Public Enemies (2009)
    Michael Mann in Public Enemies (2009)
    Johnny Depp in Public Enemies (2009)
    Johnny Depp in Public Enemies (2009)
    Christian Bale in Public Enemies (2009)
    Billy Crudup in Public Enemies (2009)
    Christian Bale and Billy Crudup in Public Enemies (2009)
    Michael Mann in Public Enemies (2009)

    Top cast

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    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Melvin Purvisas Melvin Purvis
    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • John Dillingeras John Dillinger
    Christian Stolte
    Christian Stolte
    • Charles Makleyas Charles Makley
    Jason Clarke
    Jason Clarke
    • 'Red' Hamiltonas 'Red' Hamilton
    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Baby Face Nelsonas Baby Face Nelson
    David Wenham
    David Wenham
    • Harry 'Pete' Pierpontas Harry 'Pete' Pierpont
    John Judd
    John Judd
    • Turnkeyas Turnkey
    Stephen Dorff
    Stephen Dorff
    • Homer Van Meteras Homer Van Meter
    Michael Vieau
    • Ed Shouseas Ed Shouse
    John Kishline
    • Guard Dainardas Guard Dainard
    Carey Mulligan
    Carey Mulligan
    • Carol Slaymanas Carol Slayman
    James Russo
    James Russo
    • Walter Dietrichas Walter Dietrich
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Alvin Karpisas Alvin Karpis
    Wesley Walker
    Wesley Walker
    • Jim Leslieas Jim Leslie
    John Scherp
    • Earl Adamsas Earl Adams
    Elena Kenney
    • Viola Norrisas Viola Norris
    William Nero Jr.
    • Toddler on Farmas Toddler on Farm
    Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum
    • Pretty Boy Floydas Pretty Boy Floyd
    • Director
      • Michael Mann
    • Writers
      • Ronan Bennett(screenplay)
      • Michael Mann(screenplay)
      • Ann Biderman(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although Billie Frechette was never given a "third degree" interrogation by the FBI, as shown in the movie, the FBI agents did, in fact, perform similar tactics on Helen Nelson (the wife of Baby Face Nelson), Alvin Karpis, and a John Dillinger associate in Chicago named James Probasco. In the instance of Probasco, he ended up falling to his death from a upper-floor window. Offically, it is believed he committed suicide in order to avoid further interrogation. However, some historians believe that the FBI agents interrogating Probasco attempted to make him talk by hanging him out of a window, and that they lost their grip on him.
    • Goofs
      The Billie Holiday songs heard on the radio were not recorded until the late thirties, long after John Dillinger's death. She had recorded only two songs before the time of the film, Your Mother's Son-in-law and Riffin' the Scotch, neither of which are heard in it. (When Dillinger died in July 1934 Holiday was a little-known cabaret singer in New York, so it's unlikely a live show of hers would have been broadcast anywhere, let alone as far from her home base as Chicago.)
    • Quotes

      John Dillinger: I was raised on a farm in Moooresville, Indiana. My mama died when I was three, my daddy beat the hell out of me cause he didn't know no better way to raise me. I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars, whiskey, and you... what else you need to know?

    • Crazy credits
      The title of the movie is not shown until the end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
      Sung by members of the Indian Bottom Association Old Regular Baptists

      Courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

    User reviews680

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Decent film with room for improvement
    Public Enemies is a crime drama based on the true story of the infamous bank robber of the 1930's, John Dillinger. Johnny Depp does an outstanding job playing the main character, but I don't feel that this is his best performance. Perhaps it is a lacking script that causes the unimpressive characterization. Christian Bale plays the FBI agent chasing Dillinger with fervor. His betrayal seems a bit dry and lackluster. The story is interesting and well paced, but there is slightly too much time put into the setup and not enough in the execution of the plot. The action sequences are quick and the machine gun shoot-outs are mind blowing. Overall, I left the theater feeling that this was a decent film with room for improvement. It is worth a watch, especially if you like the period portrayed. I give this movie 7 stars for a just-above mediocre production. I hope this review was helpful. -MovieJuice
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    • Mar 26, 2018

    FAQ6

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Xalq dushmanlari
    • Filming locations
      • Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Forward Pass
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $97,104,620
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,271,675
      • Jul 5, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $214,104,620
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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