Synopsis
Two young Chicago hoodlums, Tom Powers and Matt Doyle, rise up from their poverty-stricken slum life to become petty thieves, bootleggers and cold-blooded killers. But with street notoriety and newfound wealth, the duo feels the heat from the cops and rival gangsters both. Despite his ruthless criminal reputation, Tom tries to remain connected to his family, however, gang warfare and the need for revenge eventually pull him away.
Movie Information
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Writers
- Kubec Glasmon, John Bright
- Release Year
- 1931
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Genre
- Crime, Drama
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (393 votes)
Top Cast
Official Trailer
Ready to watch The Public Enemy?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch The Public Enemy FreeYou May Also Like
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Public Enemy online for free?
You can watch The Public Enemy (1931) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is The Public Enemy available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers The Public Enemy in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is The Public Enemy about?
Two young Chicago hoodlums, Tom Powers and Matt Doyle, rise up from their poverty-stricken slum life to become petty thieves, bootleggers and cold-blooded killers. But with street notoriety and newfound wealth, the duo feels the heat from the cops and rival gangsters both. Despite his ruthless criminal reputation, Tom tries to remain connected to his family, however, gang warfare and the need for revenge eventually pull him away.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.