The FBI Story

Name: The FBI Story
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1959-10-01
Duration: 2 h 29 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton, Larry Pennell, Nick Adams

1959·Movie·NR·149 min·★ 6.1(44)

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“You are crouched in a basement stairway opposite a theatre in Chicago. Keep your eyes on that FBI man across the street. He has set the trap for deadly public enemy, John Dillinger...”

A dedicated FBI agent recalls the agency's battles against the Klan, organized crime and Communist spies.

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About The FBI Story

The FBI Story is a 1959 English-language drama and crime film directed by Mervyn LeRoy. The cast is led by James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton. It has a runtime of 2h 29m. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

The FBI Story was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 1, 1959, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Writers: Richard L. Breen, John Twist
Release date: October 1, 1959
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures

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The FBI Story cast & crew

The FBI Story was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and written by Richard L. Breen and John Twist.

The cast features James Stewart as John Michael ('Chip') Hardesty, Vera Miles as Lucy Ann Hardesty, Murray Hamilton as Sam Crandall, Larry Pennell as George Crandall, Nick Adams as John Gilbert ('Jack') Graham, and Diane Jergens as Jennie Hardesty.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by Mervyn LeRoy.

Is The FBI Story worth watching?

At 2h 29m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and crime, The FBI Story is worth a place on your watchlist.

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