Public Enemies

Year: 2009

Runtime: 140 min

Language: English

Director: Michael Mann

BiographyDramaHistoryThrillerRomanceCrime

During the 1930s, notorious bank robber John Dillinger becomes a folk hero with his audacious crimes and captivating personality. As he and his gang pull off daring heists, Dillinger gains a loyal following and widespread admiration. However, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover sees him as a dangerous threat and brands him Public Enemy Number One, initiating a relentless pursuit that becomes a pivotal moment in the history of law enforcement.

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Location

Indiana State Prison, East Liverpool, Ohio, Chicago, Racine, Wisconsin, Washington, D.C., movie theater

The film spans multiple significant locations, starting with the notorious Indiana State Prison where John Dillinger orchestrates a daring escape. East Liverpool, Ohio, serves as a critical site for a tense FBI chase, while Chicago becomes the gang's refuge amidst chaos. Racine is highlighted during a bold bank robbery, showcasing the stakes of their criminal endeavors, and Washington, D.C. is where the Bureau intensifies its crime-fighting efforts.

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