The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy
Genres: Crime, Drama
Rating: 7.2
Language: en
Year:1931
Country:US
Budget: 151 000 $
Runtime: 1h 24min
Tags: anti hero, best friend, gangster, grapefruit, juvenile delinquent, organized crime, pre-code, tragedy

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Description:

In this gritty crime drama, we follow Tom Powers and Matt Doyle as they navigate their way through the perilous streets of 1920s Chicago. Originally struggling to survive in poverty-stricken slums, these two young men find themselves climbing the ranks of the criminal underworld through petty theft and bootlegging operations. However, their newfound wealth and infamy among the city's gangsters soon attract the attention of both rival factions and law enforcement.As Tom tries to balance his loyalty to his family with his escalating involvement in the world of crime, he becomes entangled in a web of violence, betrayal, and retaliation. The constant pressure from rival gangs, the police, and his own conscience pushes him toward a breaking point where loyalties are tested and lives hang in the balance. This powerful story explores the dark allure of crime, the unavoidable consequences of a life of violence, and one man's struggle to maintain his humanity amidst the chaos.

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