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The FBI Story
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The FBI Story

1959-10-01 · 149 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Crime

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

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Directors
Mervyn LeRoy
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James StewartJames StewartJohn Michael ('Chip') Hardesty
Vera MilesVera MilesLucy Ann Hardesty
Murray HamiltonMurray HamiltonSam Crandall
Larry PennellLarry PennellGeorge Crandall
Nick AdamsNick AdamsJohn Gilbert ('Jack') Graham
Diane JergensDiane JergensJennie Hardesty
Jean WillesJean WillesAnna Sage
Joyce TaylorJoyce TaylorAnne Hardesty
Victor MillanVictor MillanMario
Parley BaerParley BaerHarry Dakins
Paul Genge"Whitey"
Fay RoopeFay RoopeDwight McCutcheon
Ed PrentissU.S. Marshal
Robert GistRobert GistMedicine Salesman
Buzz MartinBuzz MartinMike Hardesty
Ken MayerKen MayerCasket Salesman (as Kenneth Mayer)
Michael SmithGeorge Crandall at 12 (uncredited)
Patrick WhyteMajor (uncredited)
Al McGranaryAl McGranaryMr. Ballard (uncredited)
Victor AdamsonVictor AdamsonTrain Passenger (uncredited)

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