Public Enemies

Set in the United States during the early 1930s, this crime drama follows a mother and her sons as they commit a series of violent bank robberies. Driven by desperation and brutality, the gang kills numerous people, eventually becoming the primary targets of the FBI. The story tracks their transition into high-profile criminals and the subsequent pursuit by federal authorities.

Directed by Mark L. Lester, Public Enemies was released on April 19, 1996. It follows ten other films in Lester's career, including Class of 1984 and Commando, and precedes Pterodactyl. The film was produced by American World Pictures and written by C. Courtney Joyner. The cast features Theresa Russell as Kate Barker, alongside James Marsden, Richard Eden, and Joe Dain as her sons, with Eric Roberts and Alyssa Milano also appearing in the production.

The film has received a lukewarm reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 4.6/10 based on 1,300 votes, while on TMDB, it has a lower score of 3.9/10 from 16 votes.