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Public Enemies (2009)

Action Crime Drama
Rated R
143 min.
Release Date
July 1, 2009
DVD Release Date
December 8, 2009 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Michael Mann
Writer
Ronan Bennett, Ann Biderman
Cast
Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, David Wenham, Stephen Graham, Marion Cotillard, Channing Tatum, Giovanni Ribisi, Stephen Dorff, Adam Mucci, Billy Crudup, Stephen Lang, Shawn Hatosy, Emilie de Ravin, James Russo, Leelee Sobieski
Running Time
143 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for gangster violence and some language

In the action-thriller "Public Enemies," acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard in the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp)—the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover's fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public.

No one could stop Dillinger and his gang. No jail could... Full synopsis »

MOVIE REVIEW

Amidst a summer of disappointments that include Terminator Salvation, Wolverine and Transformers, Michael Mann looks to deliver what he does best: a thrilling crime epic. Public Enemies has all the components necessary: an excellent director, Christian Bale and Johnny Depp as bank robber John Dillinger. Full movie review »
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