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2009 · 140 min · R

Public Enemies

Directed by Michael Mann · Crime, History, Drama

Public Enemies (2009) is a Crime film, directed by Michael Mann set in Chicago, Indiana, and Wisconsin during the 1930s. It runs 140 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic and organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of love & longing and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Elliot Goldenthal
Cinematography
Dante Spinotti
Cast
Johnny DeppChristian BaleMarion CotillardJason ClarkeRory CochraneBilly CrudupStephen DorffStephen Lang

The world of this film

Premise & themes

Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
AntiheroSolo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
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