Dillinger
Synopsis
Crime drama based on the real-life story of US gangster John Dillinger, who was hunted by the FBI after a string of armed bank robberies during the Great Depression. When Dillinger's attacks on banks threaten to make him a dangerous folk hero, the pressure mounts on the FBI – even from the White House – for his capture.
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Mark Harmon
John Dillinger
Sherilyn Fenn
Billie Frechette
Will Patton
Melvin Purvis
Bruce Abbott
Harry Pierpont
Tom Bower
Captain Matt Leach
Patricia Arquette
Polly Hamilton
Xander Berkeley
Harry Copeland
Yvonne Suhor
Jacqueline
John Philbin
Hamilton
Amy Yasbeck
Elaine
David Neidorf
Clark
Vince Edwards
J. Edgar Hoover
Lawrence Tierney
Sheriff Sarber
Joe Guzaldo
Sam Cowley
Michael Krawic
Eddie Green
Ramsay Midwood
Charles Makley
Ralph Foody
Dillinger's Father
T.D. White
Homer Van Meter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Wainwright
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul F. Edwards
- Original Score
- David McHugh
- Original Title
- Dillinger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Wolper Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Wainwright
Paul F. Edwards
David McHugh
Donald M. Morgan, Michael Delahoussaye
Stanford C. Allen
David L. Wolper, Bernard Sofronski, Mark Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Wainwright
Director
Stanford C. Allen
Editor
Paul F. Edwards
Writer
Helen P. Butler
Costume Design
David McHugh
Original Music Composer
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
James Allen
Production Design
Mark Wolper
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dillinger
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What is Dillinger about?
Crime drama based on the real-life story of US gangster John Dillinger, who was hunted by the FBI after a string of armed bank robberies during the Great Depression. When Dillinger's attacks on banks threaten to make him a dangerous folk hero, the pressure mounts on the FBI – even from the White House – for his capture.
Who directed Dillinger?
Dillinger was directed by Rupert Wainwright.
Who stars in Dillinger?
The principal cast of Dillinger includes Mark Harmon, Sherilyn Fenn, Will Patton, Bruce Abbott, Tom Bower.
When was Dillinger released and how long is it?
Dillinger was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dillinger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dillinger was composed by David McHugh.