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title: "Public Enemies"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/public-enemies-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 49172
imdb_id: "tt0114202"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 3.9
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Public Enemies (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/public-enemies-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Public Enemies" (1996).
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Constraints:
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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mark L. Lester
- **Networks / Studios**: American World Pictures (AWP)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Theresa Russell** as *Kate Barker*
- **Eric Roberts** as *Arthur Dunlop*
- **Alyssa Milano** as *Amaryllis*
- **James Marsden** as *Doc Barker*
- **Richard Eden** as *George Barker*
- **Joe Dain** as *Lloyd Barker*
- **Dan Cortese** as *Melvin Purvis*
- **Frank Stallone Jr.** as *Alvin Karpis*
- **Leah Best** as *Young Kate*
- **Chip Heller** as *Mr. Clarke*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Public Enemies online?
Public Enemies is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Public Enemies?
Public Enemies was directed by Mark L. Lester.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Public Enemies — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49172)
- [Public Enemies (1996 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Enemies_(1996_film))
- [Public Enemies (Video 1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114202/fullcredits/)
- [Public Enemies (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49172-public-enemies/cast)
- [Filming Locations for Michael Mann's Public Enemies (2009), around Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and California - Film Loc....](http://www.movie-locations.com/movies/p/Public-Enemies.php)

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