'Public Enemies' distills Chicago of John Dillinger's time

‘Public Enemies’ distills Chicago of John Dillinger’s time Johnny Depp and Marion Cotillard star in “Public Enemies.” By Don Babwin THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO — Whether moviegoers buy Johnny Depp as John Dillinger or believe that public enemy No. 1 was actually a goodhearted bank robber remains to be seen. But as “Public Enemies” opens this week, one thing that may help viewers travel back in time is that Depp drove the same streets, emerged from the same theater and pretended to die in the same alley where the feds plugged Dillinger full of lead more than 70 years ago. Take a bow, Chicago. The marquee may proclaim the film stars Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard, but the credits could just as easily include Chicago — and the Midwest in general. Director Michael Mann said filming on location at spots such as... [read full story]                    

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