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Public Enemies (2009)
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Michael Mann Director

previously directed Miami Vice

Public Enemies is a crime drama, focusing on the true story of FBI Agent Melvin Purvis, played by Christian Bale, and his attempt to apprehend John Dillinger, an infamous American bank robber, played by Johnny Depp.

Trivia:

When this film was first put into development in 2004, Leonardo DiCaprio was attached to the role of John Dillinger.

Reference: Manhattan Melodrama

John Dillinger spends his final hours in the theater watching this film.

Quote: John Dillinger

Bye-bye, blackbird.

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Writers
	Michael Mann	screenplay
	Ronan Bennett	screenplay
	Ann Biderman	screenplay

Cast
	Johnny Depp	John Dillinger
	Christian Bale	Melvin Purvis
	Marion Cotillard	Billie Frechette
	Billy Crudup	J. Edgar Hoover
	Stephen Graham	Baby Face Nelson
	Stephen Dorff	Homer Van Meter
	David Wenham	Harry 'Pete' Pierpont
	Stephen Lang	Charles Winstead
	Leelee Sobieski	Polly Hamilton
	Giovanni Ribisi	Alvin Karpis
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review	Another Good Depp Performance. (4 out of 5)	MasterPr0phet
review	Public Enemies (3 out of 5)	Adrenaline

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General Information Edit

Name	Public Enemies
US Release	July 1, 2009
UK Release	July 1, 2009
AUS Release	July 30, 2009
Runtime	140
Language(s)	Add a new language English
Genre(s)	Add a new genre Drama Crime History Action
Theme(s)	Add a new theme gangster historical period piece police true story love extreme violence
Rating	R
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