Dillinger
“The Best Damn Bank Robber in the World!”
Synopsis
After a shoot-out kills five FBI agents in Kansas City the Bureau target John Dillinger as one of the men to hunt down. Waiting for him to break Federal law they sort out several other mobsters, while Dillinger's bank robbing exploits make him something of a folk hero. Escaping from jail he finds Pretty Boy Floyd and Baby Face Nelson have joined the gang and pretty soon he is Public Enemy Number One. Now the G-men really are after him.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-24
Top Cast
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Warren Oates
John Dillinger
Ben Johnson
Melvin Purvis
Michelle Phillips
Billie Frechette
Cloris Leachman
Anna Sage
Harry Dean Stanton
Homer Van Meter
Geoffrey Lewis
Harry Pierpont
John P. Ryan
Charles Mackley
Richard Dreyfuss
Baby Face Nelson
John Martino
Eddie Martin
Roy Jenson
Samuel Cowley
Read Morgan
Big Jim Wollard
Frank McRae
Reed Youngblood
Steve Kanaly
Pretty Boy Floyd
Ann Ault
Mary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 7, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2x
+$1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Milius
- Screenplay & Story
- John Milius
- Original Score
- Barry De Vorzon
- Original Title
- Dillinger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Milius
John Milius
Barry De Vorzon
Jules Brenner
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Lawrence Gordon, Buzz Feitshans
Department Leadership Roster
John Milius
Director
John Milius
Writer
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
Barry De Vorzon
Original Music Composer
Buzz Feitshans
Producer
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dillinger
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What is Dillinger about?
After a shoot-out kills five FBI agents in Kansas City the Bureau target John Dillinger as one of the men to hunt down. Waiting for him to break Federal law they sort out several other mobsters, while Dillinger's bank robbing exploits make him something of a folk hero. Escaping from jail he finds Pretty Boy Floyd and Baby Face Nelson have joined the gang and pretty soon he is Public Enemy Number One. Now the G-men really are after him.
Who directed Dillinger?
Dillinger was directed by John Milius.
Who stars in Dillinger?
The principal cast of Dillinger includes Warren Oates, Ben Johnson, Michelle Phillips, Cloris Leachman, Harry Dean Stanton.
When was Dillinger released and how long is it?
Dillinger was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dillinger?
Dillinger had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Dillinger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dillinger was composed by Barry De Vorzon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dillinger?
Dillinger holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).