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The Phenix City Story (1955)
Directed by Phil Karlson
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A crime-busting lawyer and his initially reluctant attorney father take on the forces that run gambling and prostitution in their small Southern town.
Length 100 minutes
Actors
John McIntire | Richard Kiley | Kathryn Grant | Edward Andrews | Lenka Peterson | Biff McGuire | Truman Smith | Jean Carson | Kathy Marlowe | John Larch | Allen Nourse | James Edwards | Helen Martin | Otto Hulett | George Mitchell | Ma Beachie | James E. Seymour | Clete Roberts | Ed Strickland | Hugh Bentley | Hugh Britton | Quinny Kelly | Agnes Patterson | Meg Myles
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2024 | TV | Streaming | TV | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Hard-hitting film noir based on true events. The opening titles are preceded by 15 minutes of Clete Roberts interviewing actual citizens of Phenix City who were affected by the crime and corruption.
The film itself is pretty shocking for a 1955 release. Gambling, prostitution, political assassination, and the murder of a black child. Brutal.
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