Public - Enemies

The film was noted for its commitment to authenticity, shooting at several actual locations where historical events occurred.

: J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) uses the hunt for Dillinger to elevate the profile of his fledgling Bureau of Investigation (later the FBI). He assigns ace agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) to lead the manhunt using modern techniques like fingerprints and wiretapping. Public Enemies

: Dillinger falls in love with Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard), a coat check girl who becomes his inseparable partner despite the mounting danger. The film was noted for its commitment to

: In 1933, John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) orchestrates a daring jailbreak for his crew from an Indiana prison. He quickly becomes a folk hero to a public struggling through the Depression, as he targets big businesses while often leaving ordinary citizens' money alone. He assigns ace agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale)