Public Enemies
Now streaming onNetflix , PublicEnemiesfeatures a gifted A - list plaster cast with a few stomach performers who would later make a name for themselves . Directed by Michael Mann , Public Enemiesis a 2009 crime thriller that chronicle a 1930s crime spree lead by bank robber John Dillinger . critic did n’t quite praisePublic Enemiesupon its initial release in 2009 , yet the film is arguably one of Mann ’s most underrated features .
Set in 1933 - 1934,Public Enemiesrecreates the most infamous moments of Dillinger ’s living . The film is mostly historically exact in show the subject ’s prison house escapes and showdowns with the FBI , though many small details are tweaked for stinting storytelling . Produced for $ 100 million , Public Enemiesdoubled its budget at the box berth by rake in over $ 214 million .
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Public Enemiesincludes a pissed ensemble cast and features three legit superstars in the primary roles who have conglomerate a coalesce aggregate of 9 Academy Award nominating speech with 2 win . Here ’s a cast and case guidebook forPublic Enemies , now available to watch on Netflix .
Johnny Depp As John Dillinger
American actorJohnny Deppportrays the infamous bank robber John Dillinger . In daddy civilisation , Depp is perhaps comfortably known for asterisk as Jack Sparrow inThe Pirates of the Caribbeanmovie enfranchisement . He ’s a three - time Oscar candidate , thanks to performance inPirates of the Caribbean : The Curse of the Black Pearl , Finding Neverland , andSweeney Todd : The Demon Barber of Fleet Street .
Christian Bale As Melvin Purvis
English actorChristian Baleco - stars as Melvin Purvis , the FBI Agent who leads the Dillinger investigating . Bale star as Bruce Wayne in Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knighttrilogy . He ’s received Oscar nominations for functioning inAmerican Hustle , The Big Short , andVice . Bale bring home the bacon the Best Supporting Actor Oscar forThe Fighter .
Marion Cotillard As Billie Frechette
French actress Marion Cotillard co - champion as Dillinger ’s lady friend , a singer named Billie Frechette . Cotillard portray Mal inInceptionand win an Oscar for her lead carrying out inLa Vie en Rose . She also earned an Oscar nod forTwo Days , One Night .
The Public Enemies Supporting Cast
Billy Crudup as J. Edgar Hoover : Head of the FBI . Billy Crudup is best known for portraying Russell Hammond inAlmost Famousand Dr. Manhattan inWatchmen(2009 ) . He recently co - starred as Cory Ellison inThe Morning Show .
Stephen Dorff as Homer Van Meter : A Dillinger associate . Stephen Dorff portrays Deacon Frost inBladeand Roland West inTrue Detective .
Stephen Lang as Charles Winstead : An FBI Agent . Stephen Lang is Colonel Miles Quaritch inAvatar .
Stephen Graham as Baby Face Nelson : A Dillinger associate . Stephen Graham portray Tommy inSnatchand Anthony " Tony Pro " Provenzano inThe Irishman .
Jason Clarke as Red Hamilton : A Dillinger familiar . Jason Clarke is the CIA agent Dan inZero Dark Thirty , John Connor inTerminator Genisys , and Louis inPet Sematary .
Leelee Sobieski as Polly Hamilton : Red ’s married woman . Leelee Sobieski received Golden Globe nominations for steer performances inUprisingandJoan of Arc . She also portray Venna inJoy Ride .
David Wenham as Harry Pierpont : Dillinger ’s wise man . David Wenham work Faramir inThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise and Sir Tiuri The Valiant in the Netflix seriesThe Letter for the King .
Spencer Garrett as Tommy Carroll : A appendage of the Dillinger pack . Spencer Garrett appear as Allen Kincade inOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodand Sean Hannity inBombshell .
Giovanni Ribisi as Alvin Karpis : Leader of the Barker – Karpis Gang . Giovanni Ribisi portrays Parker Selfridge in theAvatarfranchise and stars as Marius Josipovic a.k.a . Pete Murphy inSneaky Pete .
Bill Camp as Frank Nitti : Head of the Chicago Outfit . Bill Camp portrays Detective Garrity inJokerand Howard Salomon inThe Outsider .
John Ortiz as Phil D’Andrea : A Member of the Chicago Outfit . John Ortiz has a hold up role as Ronnie inSilver Linings Playbookand Felix Iguero inMessiah .
Rory Cochrane as Carter Baum : An FBI Agent . Rory Cochrane depict Slater inDazed and Confusedand Tim Speedle inCSI : Miami .
Channing Tatum as Pretty male child Floyd : A depository financial institution robber tracked by Purvis . Channing Tatum is well known for star as the nominal character in theMagic Mikefranchise and for roles in21 Jump StreetandFoxcatcher .
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