From the writer of 'Apocalypse Now' comes an electrifying crime saga about one of the most notorious gangsters of the 1930's. Starring Warren Oates, Ben Johnson, Cloris Leachman and Richard Dreyfuss, Dillinger sets the screen ablaze with explosive shootouts, daring escapes and magnificent performances. Bank robber John Dillinger (Oates) has become a folk hero to the people of depression-era America, capturing their imaginations with the exploits of his outlaw "super-gang." But time may be running out for Dillinger's violent band of fugitives; the FBI's finest agent (Johnson) is on the case, and his persuit won't end until every member of the gang is behind bars...or dead! Charged with heartstopping action and riveting drama, Dillinger is an unforgerable experiance hailed as nothing less than "brilliant" (San Francisco Chronicle)!

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Dillinger (1973)

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Action/Drama/Crime · 1h 47m · 11/8/1973

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The Best Damn Bank Robber in the World!

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From the writer of 'Apocalypse Now' comes an electrifying crime saga about one of the most notorious gangsters of the 1930's. Starring Warren Oates, Ben Johnson, Cloris Leachman and Richard Dreyfuss, Dillinger sets the screen ablaze with explosive shootouts, daring escapes and magnificent performances. Bank robber John Dillinger (Oates) has become a folk hero to the people of depression-era America, capturing their imaginations with the exploits of his outlaw "super-gang." But time may be running out for Dillinger's violent band of fugitives; the FBI's finest agent (Johnson) is on the case, and his persuit won't end until every member of the gang is behind bars...or dead! Charged with heartstopping action and riveting drama, Dillinger is an unforgerable experiance hailed as nothing less than "brilliant" (San Francisco Chronicle)!

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Status

Released

Language

English

Country

United States

Production Company

American International Pictures (AIP)

Budget

$1,000,000
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Cast
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Warren Oates

John Dillinger
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Ben Johnson

Melvin Purvis
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Michelle Phillips

Billie Frechette
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Cloris Leachman

Anna Sage
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Harry Dean Stanton

Homer Van Meter
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Geoffrey Lewis

Harry Pierpont
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John P. Ryan

Charles Mackley (as John Ryan)
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Richard Dreyfuss

Baby Face Nelson
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Steve Kanaly

Pretty Boy Floyd
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John Martino

Eddie Martin
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Roy Jenson

Samuel Cowley
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Read Morgan

Big Jim Wollard
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Frank McRae

Reed Youngblood
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Ann Ault

Mary (uncredited)
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David Dorr

Leroy (uncredited)
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Roland Bob Harris

Ed Fulton (uncredited)
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George O. Heath

John Dillinger, Sr. (uncredited)
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J. Edgar Hoover

Self (post-end credits speech) (voice) (uncredited)
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Tina Gae Johnson

Machine Gun Kelly's Wife (uncredited)
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Terry Leonard

Theodore 'Handsome Jack' Klutas (uncredited)
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Phil Segura

Sheriff (uncredited)
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Jerry Summers

Tommy Carroll (uncredited)
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Catherine Tambini

Leroy's Girl (uncredited)
Crew
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John Milius

Director
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John Milius

Writer
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Buzz Feitshans

Producer
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Jules Brenner

Cinematograpy
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Fred R. Feitshans Jr.

Editor
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Barry De Vorzon

Music
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Donald F. Johnson

Sound
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Trevor Williams

Art
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Disc Releases
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Dillinger

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

9/19/2000

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Dillinger

(DVD)

2/10/2026

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Dillinger

(Blu-ray)

2/10/2026

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Dillinger

(Blu-ray, Keep Case (HD, Low))

4/26/2016

$92.52

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