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: As his associates like Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd are killed, Dillinger becomes increasingly isolated. After a failed ambush at the Little Bohemia Lodge , Dillinger is eventually betrayed by an acquaintance, Anna Sage (the "Woman in Red"). He is shot and killed by federal agents on July 22, 1934, outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago. Historical Sites Featured

The film was noted for its commitment to authenticity, shooting at several actual locations where historical events occurred. Public Enemies

: In 1933, John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) orchestrates a daring jailbreak for his crew from an Indiana prison. He quickly becomes a folk hero to a public struggling through the Depression, as he targets big businesses while often leaving ordinary citizens' money alone. : As his associates like Baby Face Nelson

: Dillinger falls in love with Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard), a coat check girl who becomes his inseparable partner despite the mounting danger. Historical Sites Featured The film was noted for

: J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) uses the hunt for Dillinger to elevate the profile of his fledgling Bureau of Investigation (later the FBI). He assigns ace agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) to lead the manhunt using modern techniques like fingerprints and wiretapping.