Public Enemy #1
“The Legendary Outlaw John Dillinger”
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Loeterman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Loeterman
- Original Title
- Public Enemy #1
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Ben Loeterman Productions, American Experience Films, WGBH Educational Foundation (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Loeterman
Ben Loeterman
Ben Loeterman
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Loeterman
Director
Ben Loeterman
Writer
Ben Loeterman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Enemy #1
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Public Enemy #1?
Public Enemy #1 was directed by Ben Loeterman.
Who stars in Public Enemy #1?
The principal cast of Public Enemy #1 includes Keith Carradine.
When was Public Enemy #1 released and how long is it?
Public Enemy #1 was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.