Plot — What is Public Enemy #1 about?
Peeling back the myths surrounding the most infamous outlaw since Jesse James, Public Enemy #1 unravels the story of a charismatic stickup man, whose wild antics and flamboyant disdain for the law captured the imagination of Hollywood, the mainstream press and millions of ordinary Americans. The film chronicles John Dillinger's life from his youthful first brush with the law to his death a decade later in a hail of bullets. It explores how, at a time of great hardship, Americans felt more admiration for a daring criminal than their seemingly ineffectual institutions of government. And it shows how FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover was determined to turn Dillinger's story into a morality tale in which law enforcers are the victors and crime doesn't pay.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 120 min |
Public Enemy #1 — FAQ
Is Public Enemy #1 worth watching? Peeling back the myths surrounding the most infamous outlaw since Jesse James, Public Enemy #1 unravels the story of a charismatic stickup man, whose wild antics and flamboyant disdain for the law captured the imaginatio
Who directed Public Enemy #1? Directed by Ben Loeterman.
Who is in the cast of Public Enemy #1? It stars Keith Carradine.
Where can I stream Public Enemy #1? Streaming availability for Public Enemy #1 is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Public Enemy #1 release? It released in 2002.
