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Dillinger (1973)

"The Best Damn Bank Robber in the World!"

6.619731h 47mEN
ActionCrimeDrama

Directed by John Milius

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

EN

Release

July 20, 1973

Director

John Milius

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Overview

After a shoot-out kills five FBI agents in Kansas City the Bureau target John Dillinger as one of the men to hunt down. Waiting for him to break Federal law they sort out several other mobsters, while Dillinger's bank robbing exploits make him something of a folk hero. Escaping from jail he finds Pr...

Cast

Warren Oates

Warren Oates

John Dillinger

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Melvin Purvis

Michelle Phillips

Michelle Phillips

Billie Frechette

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

Anna Sage

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Homer Van Meter

Geoffrey Lewis

Geoffrey Lewis

Harry Pierpont

John P. Ryan

John P. Ryan

Charles Mackley

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Baby Face Nelson

John Martino

John Martino

Eddie Martin

Roy Jenson

Roy Jenson

Samuel Cowley

Read Morgan

Read Morgan

Big Jim Wollard

Frank McRae

Frank McRae

Reed Youngblood

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Dillinger (1973), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After a shoot-out kills five FBI agents in Kansas City the Bureau target John Dillinger as one of the men to hunt down. Waiting for him to break Federal law they sort out several other mobsters, while Dillinger's bank robbing exploits make him something of a folk hero. Escaping from jail he finds Pretty Boy Floyd and Baby Face Nelson have joined the gang and pretty soon he is Public Enemy Number One. Now the G-men really are after him.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Dillinger. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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