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The Phenix City Story

19551h 40mPhil Karlson
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"ALABAMA'S CITY OF SIN AND SHAME!"

A crime-busting lawyer and his initially reluctant attorney father take on the forces that run gambling and prostitution in their small Southern town.

Crime
GamblingAlabamaFilm NoirProstitutionPolitical AssassinationDocudramaCrime Syndicate

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What is The Phenix City Story (1955) about?

A crime-busting lawyer and his initially reluctant attorney father take on the forces that run gambling and prostitution in their small Southern town.

Who stars in The Phenix City Story?

The Phenix City Story stars John McIntire (Albert L. "Pat" Patterson), Richard Kiley (John Patterson), Kathryn Grant (Ellie Rhodes), Edward Andrews (Rhett Tanner), Lenka Peterson (Mary Jo Patterson). The film was directed by Phil Karlson.

How long is The Phenix City Story?

The Phenix City Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955.

Is The Phenix City Story worth watching?

The Phenix City Story holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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