The FBI Story
The FBI Story

Movie·1959·2h 29m

The FBI Story

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...

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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

Written By

Richard L. Breen, John Twist

Producer

Mervyn LeRoy

Cinematography

Joseph F. Biroc

Music

Max Steiner

Editor

Philip W. Anderson

Themes

fbihistorical figuredillinger

Production House

Warner Bros. Pictures

Audience Score

61%

43 votes

Skip14%
Timepass31%
Go for it36%
Perfection19%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

Cast

James Stewart

James Stewart

John Michael ('Chip') Hardesty

Vera Miles

Vera Miles

Lucy Ann Hardesty

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Sam Crandall

Larry Pennell

Larry Pennell

George Crandall

Nick Adams

Nick Adams

John Gilbert ('Jack') Graham

Diane Jergens

Diane Jergens

Jennie Hardesty

Jean Willes

Jean Willes

Anna Sage

Joyce Taylor

Joyce Taylor

Anne Hardesty

Victor Millan

Victor Millan

Mario

Parley Baer

Parley Baer

Harry Dakins

Paul Genge

"Whitey"

Fay Roope

Fay Roope

Dwight McCutcheon

Ed Prentiss

U.S. Marshal

Robert Gist

Robert Gist

Medicine Salesman

Buzz Martin

Buzz Martin

Mike Hardesty

Ken Mayer

Ken Mayer

Casket Salesman (as Kenneth Mayer)

Michael Smith

George Crandall at 12 (uncredited)

Patrick Whyte

Major (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Richard L. Breen

Richard L. Breen

Screenplay

Mervyn LeRoy

Mervyn LeRoy

Director, Producer

John Twist

John Twist

Screenplay

Joseph F. Biroc

Joseph F. Biroc

Director of Photography

Philip W. Anderson

Editor

Max Steiner

Max Steiner

Original Music Composer

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