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Johnny Depp as John Dillinger, a notorious and charismatic bank robber whom the FBI declares to be "Public Enemy No. 1". Depp was involved in a film adaptation of Shantaram which was postponed in late 2007, allowing him to star in Public Enemies. [4] [5] He was officially cast that December. [6]
Public Enemies: Directed by Michael Mann. With Christian Bale, Christian Stolte, Jason Clarke, Johnny Depp. The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.
- (322K)
- Action, Biography, Crime
- Michael Mann
- 2009-07-01
Jul 8, 2009 · Perhaps there is no better example of this than John Dillinger, the man for whom the term Public Enemy Number One was coined, a man who was as much a bank robber as he was a celebrity, and an enduring folk hero whose legendary reputation has no parallel.
- Did Billie Frechette and Dillinger Really Meet at A Club?
- Was Dillinger Really Flown to Indiana Like in The Movie Public Enemies?
- Were Public Announcements About Dillinger Really Shown in Movie Theaters?
- Was There Really A Shootout at A Forest Lodge?
- Did Dillinger's Crimes Really Spark New Laws to Be created?
- Did Anna Sage Receive The Cash Reward For Aiding in John Dillinger's Capture?
- Was Anna Sage Deported?
- Did FBI Agent Charles Winstead Shoot Dillinger?
- Were Dillinger's Last Words Really "Bye Bye Blackbird"?
- Was Anyone Else Injured During The Shooting Outside The Biograph Theatre?
Yes. In researching how accurate is Public Enemies, we learned that Evelyn 'Billie' Frechette (portrayed by Marion Cotillard in the movie) met John Dillinger in a Chicago dance hall in November of 1933. The photo below displays an image of the real Billie Frechette and actress Marion Cotillard. -PBS
Yes. After Dillinger was caught in Tucson, Arizona, it was decided that he would be extradited to Indiana to stand trial for the murder of Officer William Patrick O'Malley, who was killed during the First National Bank robbery in East Chicago, Indiana. He was greeted by throngs of fans and photographers at the Chicago Municipal Airport when he land...
Yes. In answering the question, "How accurate is the Public Enemies movie?" we learned that in April of 1934, Warner Brothers began showing a newsreel about Dillinger's criminal life and the ongoing hunt for him in hopes of sparking some tips. Audiences often cheered for Dillinger and showed disdain for the special agents. -PBS
Yes. The shootout took place at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin on the night of April 22, 1934. As the FBI agents were closing in on the Little Bohemia Lodge, the owner's dogs began to bark but Dillinger's gang thought nothing of it. Three civilian men who had just finished dinner stepped outside with rifles in their hands ...
Yes. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a number of laws that Congress passed during Dillinger's crime spree. On May 18, 1934, laws were created with regard to the killing of federal officers, crossing state lines to avoid prosecution, prison employees assisting prisoner escapes, and the death penalty for bank robbers. On June 6, 1934, they add...
Yes. On October 11, 1934, Anna Sage, whose real name is Ana Cumpanas, received a $5,000 cash reward for her help in locating Public Enemy Number One. -FBI.gov
Yes. Although Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) tried to keep Anna Sage from being deported, it was out of his jurisdiction and the Immigration and Naturalization Service continued with the deportation proceedings. On April 15, 1936, Anna was deported back to Romania for being considered an "alien of low moral character". -PBS
At the end of the John Dillinger movie Public Enemies, Charles Winstead visits Billie Frechette in jail and confirms that he is one of the agents who shot Dillinger. In real life, Winstead was one of three FBI agents who shot at Dillinger that night. Charles Winstead, Clarence Hurt and Herman Hollis were all recognized by J. Edgar Hoover for their ...
No. According to FBI reports, Dillinger had no last words. However, this remains highly disputed. It is rumored that he said, "You got me," after he was shot. Either way, Johnny Depp's last words of "bye bye blackbird" were added by director Michael Mann for dramatic effect to tie Dillinger's death to his first meeting with Billie Frechette (Marion...
Yes. According to FBI reports, two women in the crowd were also injured during the Biograph Theatre shooting. Ms. Theresa Paulus received a slight flesh wound to the hip and was taken to Grant Hospital, while Mrs. Eta Natalsky received a bullet wound between the knee and thigh and was taken to Columbus Hospital. Both women were treated and released...
May 26, 2020 · Public Enemies begins in 1933 as Dillinger (Johnny Depp) smuggles weapons into Indiana State Prison and helps his pals escape; an event that has been verified by historians. Dillinger later meets Mary Evelyn "Billie" Frechette (Marion Cotillard), a singer drawn to the focal criminal.
Jun 29, 2009 · Johnny Depp and Michael Mann show us that we didn’t know all about Dillinger. We only thought we did. Here is an efficient, disciplined, bold, violent man, driven by compulsions the film wisely declines to explain. His gang members loved the money they were making. Dillinger loved planning the next job. He had no exit strategy or retirement ...
[Dillinger leaps over the railing, Thompson in his right hand, and grabs the manager] John Dillinger : Let's play a game, Mr. President. It's called Spin the Dial.
