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The FBI Story

NR19592h 29mMervyn LeRoy
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%

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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.

DramaCrime
FbiHistorical FigureDillinger

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What is The FBI Story (1959) about?

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

Who stars in The FBI Story?

The FBI Story stars James Stewart (John Michael ('Chip') Hardesty), Vera Miles (Lucy Ann Hardesty), Murray Hamilton (Sam Crandall), Larry Pennell (George Crandall), Nick Adams (John Gilbert ('Jack') Graham). The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

How long is The FBI Story?

The FBI Story has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is The FBI Story worth watching?

The FBI Story holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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