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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
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★ TMDB users: 3.9/10 from 16 votes DramaCrime Released
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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
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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.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
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.”

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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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