Public Enemies 1996
“No one could stop them.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- Mark L. Lester
- Network
- American World Pictures (AWP)
- Where to Stream
- Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV
What is Public Enemies?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Public Enemies" (1996). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 19, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- American World Pictures (AWP)
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 3.9/10 from 16 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- American World Pictures (AWP)
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Public Enemies" (1996).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Source [1]: Title: Public Enemies (1996). Release Date: 04/19/1996 (US). Genres: Drama and Crime. Runtime: 1h 35m. Synopsis: Ma Barker and her sons rob banks, shoot people and wind up at the top of the FBI's Most Wanted list in the 1930s.
Source [2]: Director: Mark L. Lester. Subject: 1930s figure Ma Barker and her criminal sons. Filming location: Guthrie, Oklahoma. Release format: direct-to-video in the United States in November 1996.
Source [3]: Cast and crew credits available (no specific names provided in the text snippet).
Source [4]: (Same synopsis as [1]).
Source [5]: Mentions "Michael Mann's Public Enemies (2009)" - this is a different movie, ignore for this specific 1996 film request
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“A gripping exploration of drama and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Public Enemies worth watching?
Public Enemies holds a community rating of 3.9/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Public Enemies and when was it released?
Public Enemies is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.
Who directed Public Enemies?
Public Enemies was directed by Mark L. Lester.
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