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Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in Historic Auto Attractions 1932 Studebaker getaway car.


March 6, 2008. Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in Historic Auto Attractions 1932 Studebaker getaway car.

Roscoe,IL March 6, 2008- Universal Pictures “Public Enemies” starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger and Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis will Be using the actual documented 1932 Studebaker Commander sedan that the Dillinger gang used in the 1933 robbery of the Central National Bank in Greencastle Indiana. It was the largest bank heist up to that time in history, totaling over $75,000.00. The incident will be retold in the film and will feature the real car that was used in the robbery 75 years ago!

The film will be released in 2009 from director Michael Mann who’s film work includes “Miami Vice”, “Thief” and “Heat”. “We saw the opportunity to place the authentic vehicle in the picture knowing it would add credibility to the film”, said John Mark of Historic Auto Attractions”. “We are very grateful to Historic Auto Attractions for loaning us the car” said R. Blaine Currier, Picture Car Captain.

The movie will be filmed in Chicago, Wisconsin and Indiana starting March 2008. It is based on the 2004 book “Public Enemies” by Bryan Burrough. It will tell the story of Americas greatest crime wave during the depression and the birth of J. Edgar Hoovers F.B.I.

Historic Auto Attractions is a private museum that features famous vehicles from World leaders, Racing, Movies, Television and a large collection of John F. Kennedy artifacts.


Contacts:
Historic Auto Attractions
Eric Hoffman at 815-389-9999 x 30 (Curator)
John Mark at 847-224-0642 (Archives)
13825 Metric Drive
Roscoe, IL 61073
Phone: 815-389-9999
Fax: 800-779-6461
www.historicautoattractions.com