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Crime drama

Public Enemies (2012): Cast

Public Enemies (2012) movie poster

Public Enemies is a 2012 crime drama directed by Dearbhla Walsh, starring Daniel Mays as Eddie Mottram, Anna Friel and Peter Wight. It runs 3 hours.

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Public Enemies (2012) movie poster
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Director
Dearbhla Walsh
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Public Enemies About?

The premise of Public Enemies without spoilers.

The drama follows 28‑year‑old Eddie, who has just been released on a life licence after serving ten years in prison, as he reconnects with his probation officer, Paula. Paula has returned from suspension after a shocking crime was committed by an offender under her supervision, and together they must navigate trust, accountability and the challenges of rebuilding their lives.

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Cast & crew

Public Enemies Cast & Characters

Daniel Mays leads the cast as Eddie Mottram, with Anna Friel as Paula Radnor and Peter Wight as Ken Whiteley. Directed by Dearbhla Walsh; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Dearbhla Walsh

More films directed by Dearbhla Walsh: Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot and Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley.

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FAQ

Public Enemies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Public Enemies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Public Enemies?

Public Enemies runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

Who directed Public Enemies?

Public Enemies was directed by Dearbhla Walsh.

More films by Dearbhla Walsh

Who is in the cast of Public Enemies?

Public Enemies stars Daniel Mays as Eddie Mottram, Anna Friel as Paula Radnor and Peter Wight as Ken Whiteley, among 12 credited actors.

Does Public Enemies have a post-credit scene?

No. Public Enemies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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