Maps of Movies
Public Enemies (2009)
Where Public Enemies says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
A 1930s bank-robber film shot in Wisconsin's old towns, with the real jail and the real lodge.
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Scenes and places
Dillinger's prison break (1933)
Dillinger walks into a prison on purpose to get his crew out. The break shows he plans every move and trusts no one else to do it.
Set in Indiana State Prison, Michigan City — Dillinger infiltrates the prison and breaks out his crew. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The state prison at Michigan City, Indiana.
The Chicago safe house (1933)
The crew changes clothes, eats at a farm and drives north to hide in Chicago. Dillinger is free but the hunt for him has just begun.
Set in Safe house on Chicago's east side — The gang drives to a safe house on Chicago's east side.
A hideout on Chicago's east side; the source gives no exact address.
The hotel fire in Tucson (1933)
A fire breaks out in the hotel where the gang is hiding, and police are waiting. Dillinger loses his freedom in a place far from home.
Set in Hotel Congress, Tucson — A fire at the hotel leads to the arrest of Dillinger and his gang. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A historic hotel in downtown Tucson, Arizona.
The Crown Point jail (1934)
Locked up in Crown Point, Dillinger escapes with a fake gun. Free again, he still cannot reach Billie, who is watched by police.
Set in Lake County Jail, Crown Point, Indiana — Dillinger is locked up in the Lake County Jail and uses a fake gun to escape. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The old county jail in Crown Point, Indiana, the real place of the escape.
Filmed at Lake County Sheriff's House and Jail, Crown Point — Scenes at the former county jail, 226 S Main St. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Sioux Falls bank job (1934)
Pushed by Carroll, a desperate Dillinger robs a bank in Sioux Falls. Both men are shot and the haul is far less than promised.
Set in Bank in Sioux Falls, South Dakota — Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson rob a bank, then retreat north.
A bank in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; the film scene's real location is not confirmed.
Little Bohemia Lodge (1934)
Dillinger hides out at a remote lodge and longs to see Billie again. Purvis, with agents and Carroll's information, plans an ambush there.
Set in Little Bohemia Lodge, Manitowish Waters — The gang retreats to the lodge, and Purvis organises an ambush there. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A lodge in northern Wisconsin where a gun fight between Dillinger and the FBI really took place in 1934.
Filmed at Little Bohemia Lodge, Manitowish Waters — Scenes filmed on location at the lodge in the summer of 2008. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Biograph Theater (1934)
Anna Sage, pressed by Purvis, sets up Dillinger. They go to see Manhattan Melodrama, and Purvis waits outside.
Set in Biograph Theater, Chicago — Dillinger goes to the movies with Anna Sage. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A cinema in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighbourhood.
Filmed at Biograph Theater, Lincoln Park, Chicago — The exterior was redressed to look like 1934 for the film. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Chicago Union Station — Chicago scenes Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Lafayette County Courthouse, Darlington, Wisconsin — Courthouse scenes Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Downtown Oshkosh and Pioneer Airport, Wisconsin — Oshkosh downtown and airfield scenes Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Libertyville High School, Illinois — School interiors Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Columbus, Wisconsin — Downtown scenes Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- John Dillinger — A bank robber who breaks out his crew and keeps one step ahead of the law.
- Melvin Purvis — The FBI agent promoted to lead the hunt for Dillinger.
- Billie Frechette — A woman Dillinger meets at a restaurant and falls in love with.