The Kansas City Massacre
“The most famous shootout in history”
Synopsis
Gangsters free one of their colleagues being escorted to prison and kill several FBI agents and local police officers in the attempt. FBI agent Melvin Purvis puts together a special squad to track down and capture the men responsible.
Top Cast
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Dale Robertson
Melvin Purvis
Bo Hopkins
Charles Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd
Scott Brady
Police Commissioner Herbert Tucker McElwaine
Matt Clark
Verne Miller
John Karlen
Sam Cowley
Lynn Loring
Vi Morland
Robert Walden
Adam Richette
Elliott Street
Lester Gillis 'Baby Face' Nelson
Mills Watson
Frank 'Jelly' Nash
Harris Yulin
John Lazia
Philip Bruns
Capt. Jackson
William Jordan
John Dillinger
Sally Kirkland
Wilma Floyd
Morgan Paull
Alvin 'Creepy' Karpis
Ike Eisenmann
Jimmie Floyd
James Gammon
Garth
Max Kleven
Parker
Don Megowan
Boss Stinger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- Ric Hardman, William F. Nolan
- Original Score
- Bob Cobert
- Original Title
- The Kansas City Massacre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Curtis
Ric Hardman, William F. Nolan
Bob Cobert
Paul Lohmann
Dennis Virkler, Richard A. Harris
Dan Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Curtis
Director
Dan Curtis
Producer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Dennis Virkler
Editor
Max Kleven
Stunt Coordinator
Bob Cobert
Original Music Composer
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kansas City Massacre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kansas City Massacre about?
Gangsters free one of their colleagues being escorted to prison and kill several FBI agents and local police officers in the attempt. FBI agent Melvin Purvis puts together a special squad to track down and capture the men responsible.
Who directed The Kansas City Massacre?
The Kansas City Massacre was directed by Dan Curtis.
Who stars in The Kansas City Massacre?
The principal cast of The Kansas City Massacre includes Dale Robertson, Bo Hopkins, Scott Brady, Matt Clark, John Karlen.
When was The Kansas City Massacre released and how long is it?
The Kansas City Massacre was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kansas City Massacre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kansas City Massacre was composed by Bob Cobert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kansas City Massacre?
The Kansas City Massacre holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).