The FBI Story(1959)
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...
The FBI Story Synopsis
A dedicated FBI agent recalls the agency's battles against the Klan, organized crime and Communist spies.
The FBI Story (1959) is a drama and crime film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, released on October 1, 1959 with a runtime of 2h 29m. It stars James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton and Larry Pennell. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Writers:
- Richard L. Breen, John Twist, Don Whitehead
- Producers:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The FBI Story (1959) Trailer
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The FBI Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Stewart
as John Michael ('Chip') Hardesty
Vera Miles
as Lucy Ann Hardesty
Murray Hamilton
as Sam Crandall
Larry Pennell
as George Crandall
Nick Adams
as John Gilbert ('Jack') Graham
Diane Jergens
as Jennie Hardesty
Jean Willes
as Anna Sage
Joyce Taylor
as Anne Hardesty
Victor Millan
as Mario
Parley Baer
as Harry Dakins
- Paul Genge
Paul Genge
as "Whitey"
Fay Roope
as Dwight McCutcheon
Key crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Richard L. Breen, John Twist and Don Whitehead, produced by Mervyn LeRoy.
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The FBI Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 45 ratings.
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The FBI Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The FBI Story online?
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The FBI Story (1959) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The FBI Story?
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The main cast of The FBI Story (1959) includes James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton, Larry Pennell and Nick Adams. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The FBI Story released?
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The FBI Story was released on October 1, 1959 and runs for 2h 29m.
Is The FBI Story worth watching?
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The FBI Story (1959) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The FBI Story?
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Yes. The official The FBI Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.