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Dillinger and Capone (1995): Cast & Plot

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Dillinger and Capone is a 1995 drama thriller directed by Jon Purdy, starring Martin Sheen as John Dillinger, F. Murray Abraham and Joe Estevez. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Dillinger and Capone (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Jon Purdy
Genres
Drama , Action , Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
New Horizons
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dillinger and Capone About?

The premise of Dillinger and Capone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in 1934, the Jon Purdy gangster thriller opens with J. Edgar Hoover’s agents shooting John Dillinger outside Chicago’s Biograph theater, though they kill his brother. Five years later, mob boss Al Capone (F. Murray Abraham) gives the real Dillinger (Martin Sheen) an offer he can’t refuse: steal millions from a vault, or watch his family be slain.

Dillinger and Capone Themes & Keywords

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  • biograph theater chicago
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  • villain as protagonist
  • lady in red
  • federal agent
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  • reference to j. edgar hoover
  • reference to cross dressing
  • mistaken identity
  • based on real people
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  • heist
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  • year 1940
  • death
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Cast & crew

Dillinger and Capone Cast & Characters

Martin Sheen leads the cast as John Dillinger, with F. Murray Abraham as Al Capone and Joe Estevez as Roy. Directed by Jon Purdy; 36 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jon Purdy

More films directed by Jon Purdy, best-rated first: Joshua, Star Portal, Unabomber: The True Story and Reflections on a Crime.

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Plot

Dillinger and Capone Plot Summary

What happens in Dillinger and Capone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On July 22, 1934, Roy Dillinger [Joe Estevez] is warned by his friend George that his brother John Dillinger has been set up by the FBI, who plan to arrest him while he is out on a date with Anna Sage at the Biograph Theater. Rushing to warn John, Roy is mistaken for his brother by an FBI agent who guns him down. John Dillinger slips out during the commotion and realizes that his brother is dead.

Having grown weary of his criminal lifestyle, John returns home and decides to bury his past. He moves to the countryside, marries Abigail Dalton Catherine Hicks, and takes her surname as his own. They have a son, and John quietly takes up work as a farmer.

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Dillinger and Capone Trailers & Videos

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How Well Do You Know Dillinger and Capone?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Dillinger and Capone

13 cars on screen, including the 1934 Buick Series 60 and the 1946 Dodge.

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  • 1934 Buick Series 60 in Dillinger and Capone 1934 Buick Series 60 Important role
  • 1946 Dodge in Dillinger and Capone 1946 Dodge Important role
  • 1932 Dodge Eight in Dillinger and Capone 1932 Dodge Eight Important role
  • Dodge Brothers Touring in Dillinger and Capone Dodge Brothers Touring Important role

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Dillinger and Capone FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dillinger and Capone, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dillinger and Capone?

Dillinger and Capone runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Dillinger and Capone released?

Dillinger and Capone was released on June 20, 1995.

Who directed Dillinger and Capone?

Dillinger and Capone was directed by Jon Purdy.

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Who is in the cast of Dillinger and Capone?

Dillinger and Capone stars Martin Sheen as John Dillinger, F. Murray Abraham as Al Capone and Joe Estevez as Roy, among 36 credited actors.

Does Dillinger and Capone have a post-credit scene?

No. Dillinger and Capone has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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