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Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film

Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film

NR 2008 · 105 min · ★ 6.9 · Documentary, TV Movie

Produced for Turner Classic Movies, this documentary looks at the early days of the gangster film.

Directed by Constantine Nasr · Written by Constantine Nasr

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