The FBI Story

The FBI Story

1959 · 149 min · EN · NR · 6.1 (33 votes)
Dir. Mervyn LeRoy · Starring James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton, Larry Pennell, Nick Adams, Diane Jergens · Music Max Steiner

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...

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

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A straightforward, patriotic portrayal of the FBI's fight against America's enemies. It feels like a history lesson delivered with earnest conviction, showcasing duty and the triumph of good over evil in a bygone era.

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