Public Enemies (2009)

Crime History Drama
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 6 films

Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.

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Thief
Thief (1981)1
 The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy (1931)2
 Dillinger
Dillinger (1945)3
 Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)4
 Scarface
Scarface (1932)5
 Heat
Heat (1995)6

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Lawless
Lawless (2012)7

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Influenced By

  1. Thief (1981)
    "Another Michael Mann film, *Public Enemies* continues the exploration of crime and law enforcement dynamics seen in *Thief*. The film's focus on the personal lives of criminals and its stylized depiction of historical events echo themes from Mann's earlier work." Public Enemies %282009 film%29 Wikipedia
  2. The Public Enemy (1931)
    "This film, starring James Cagney, portrays the rise and fall of a gangster in Chicago, paralleling John Dillinger's story. Mann and Johnny Depp were mindful of not appearing derivative of such classic portrayals." The Mann Effect: Public Enemies Film Comment
  3. Dillinger (1945)
    "Starring Lawrence Tierney, this film focuses on John Dillinger's criminal exploits, providing a cinematic precedent for Mann's depiction." Michael Mann Deconstructed the Gangster Movie From the Inside in ‘Public Enemies' Daniel Cruse Collider
  4. Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
    "This film's portrayal of outlaw lovers on the run influenced the romanticized depiction of Dillinger and Billie Frechette in *Public Enemies*." Michael Mann Deconstructed the Gangster Movie From the Inside in ‘Public Enemies' Daniel Cruse Collider
  5. Scarface (1932)
    "Directed by Howard Hawks, this film was inspired by the life of Al Capone and reflects the era's crime dynamics. Its influence is evident in the portrayal of organized crime in *Public Enemies*." Michael Mann Deconstructed the Gangster Movie From the Inside in ‘Public Enemies' Daniel Cruse Collider
  6. Heat (1995)
    "Mann's own film about the cat-and-mouse game between a detective and a master thief shares thematic and stylistic elements with *Public Enemies*, particularly in its exploration of the criminal psyche." Michael Mann Deconstructed the Gangster Movie From the Inside in ‘Public Enemies' Daniel Cruse Collider

Influenced

  1. Lawless (2012)
    "This film, set during the Great Depression, follows the Bondurant brothers' bootlegging operations in Virginia. Its themes of lawlessness and the pursuit by authorities echo those in "Public Enemies."" Public Enemies Similar Movies • FlixPatrol FlixPatrol