Timewatch - S20E05: Public Enemy Number One

Name: Public Enemy Number One
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2001-02-09
Duration: 1 h

Feb 09, 2001DocumentarySeason 20, Episode 5

During the Great Depression the American public looked for real-life anti-heroes to match the gangster movies - and found one in John Dillinger. A desperado, a bank robber, a bad man no jail could hold, his reputation grew until he was named the country's first Public Enemy Number One. But J Edgar Hoover would use Dillinger's celebrity to burnish his own reputation and that of his new national police force, the FBI. 5/6.

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Timewatch S20E05 Synopsis

Stream Timewatch "Public Enemy Number One" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2001-02-09, this episode is part of Season 20 of Timewatch. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. During the Great Depression the American public looked for real-life anti-heroes to match the gangster movies - and found one in John Dillinger. A desperado, a bank robber, a bad man no jail could hold, his reputation grew until he was named the coun...