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The Public Enemy (DVD, 2005)

William Wellman, James Cagney, Jean Harlow | Theatrical release: 1931 | Rating: Not Rated
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In William Wellman's classic crime film THE PUBLIC ENEMY, James Cagney does a star turn as Tom Powers, a trouble-ridden individual who rises from the position of cheap thug to that of a powerful Prohibition gangster. When his best friend is murdered, Powers self-destructively seeks deadly retaliation. He picks fights. He slaps women around. He roughs up speakeasy owners and tells them whom they'll get their hooch from and how much they'll order. Fists, kisses, and guns are the only things Tom knows. He eventually gets promoted to become the muscleman of mobster Nails Nathan (Leslie Fenton). But Tom's violent acts are about to catch up with him. After Tom guns down a cop, he's on the run. Later, thugs dump him, beaten, on the doorstep of his estranged and horrified family. It's only then that Tom realizes his decision to live the gangster life has been an irrevocable and deadly choice. Known as the picture that launched Cagney into stardom, THE PUBLIC ENEMY doesn't hold back from exposing the violence and tedium underscoring this ostensibly sexy life of crime. The screenplay, based on a story entitled BEER AND BLOOD by John Bright and written by Harvey F. Thew, was nominated for an Academy Award.

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  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Film Country: USA
  • UPC: 012569690622

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Genre:Dramas
Format:DVD
Region:Region [unknown]

eBay Product ID: EPID43795747
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Editorial reviews

"...Cagney is magnificent, totally dominating the screen..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
Total Film - Nev Pierce (03/01/2000)

"[S]eductively enthralling..."
Entertainment Weekly - Tim Purtell (01/28/2005)

"[Cagney] became a sensation with his searing performance as the streetwise gangster Tom Powers in this William Wellman classic."
Los Angeles Times - Susan King (01/23/2005)

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Created: 07/09/09

Great picture not grainy at all

Review For: The Public Enemy (DVD, 2005)

I bought Public Enemy roughly a week ago I was surprised how quickly it arrived and the picture quality I'm very satisfied with the produce and will order another movie from the same place.I would rate this DVD a 10+ I've always enjoyed old movies especially in black and white James Cagney was a great actor and I can't wait to order another set of movies by him and a few others of that era.

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Created: 04/08/08

The Public Enemy

Review For: The Public Enemy (DVD, 2005)

I love all the movies James Cagney made from the 30's and 40's, he was great! What I loved about these movies is you never hear any filthy cuss words, all the old movie greats never talked like this. Of course, I don't know what they talked like in private but it sure did impress me that they never sunk to the bottom of the barrel with words. I am glad I have this movie in my collection, thanks!!

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Created: 07/09/12

Original GANGSTER movie. LOVE IT

Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.
Review For: The Public Enemy (DVD, 2005)

Original GANGSTER movie. LOVE IT, shows the mind of a psycho gangster bootlegger, Has, Drama, Boos, money and murder, During the prohibition. i dont want to ruin the movie. IT's A MUST SEE

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Created: 04/29/13

Wonderful

Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Who couldn't like James Cagney what a wonderful actor he was.
Jean Harlow such a beautiful woman who died so young.
Always likd this movie the greatest.

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