Can you think of a more perfect time for a movie about one of the greatest Depression-era bank robbers of all time? Much less a movie which casts Johnny Depp in the role of the legendary John Dillinger?

Public Enemies hits theatres on July 1st, 2009 and chronicles the FBI’s attempts at bringing down legendary gansters Dillinger, Babyface Nelson, and Pretty Boy Floyd. Directed by Michael “Miami Vice” Mann, in addition to Johnny Depp, the star-studded cast includes Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, and Billy Crudrup as FBI head (and notorious crossdresser!) J. Edgar Hoover. You can check out a trailer for Public Enemies here.

Find yourself dressed for bank robbing success with classic ’30s ganster apparel suitable for both gentlemen and dames! Tasteful pinstripes with black shirts and white neckties are complimented by a snappy black fedora hat. Put a gangster carnation in your lapel and grab your best toy tommy gun — high tech weaponry for the 1930s! Finish off your look with a classy pair of spats in white with buttons to slip on over a pair of black shoes. Go out with a bang and go out in style!

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