Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008)

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Produced for Turner Classic Movies, this documentary looks at the early days of the gangster film.
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Oct 21, 2008
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01h 45m
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Produced for Turner Classic Movies, this documentary looks at the early days of the gangster film.

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