Melvin Purvis G-Man
“He wrote his name in bullets in the history of crime!”
Synopsis
Agent Melvin Purvis is placed in charge of running down notorious killer Machine Gun Kelly, and sets out to do just that.
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Dale Robertson
Melvin Purvis
Harris Yulin
George 'Machine Gun' Kelly
Dick Sargent
Thatcher Covington
Margaret Blye
'Kate' Katherine Ryan-Kelly
Matt Clark
Charles 'Charlie' Parlmetter
David Canary
'Gene' Eugene T. Farber
Elliott Street
Thomas 'Buckwheat' Longaker
John Karlen
'Tony' Anthony Redecci
Steve Kanaly
Sam Cowley
Woodrow Parfrey
Nash Covington
Jim Hill
'Jim' J. D. Longaker
Don Megowan
Hamburger Stand Man
Hank Rolike
Shoe Shine Man
Eddie Quillan
Hotel Clerk
Max Kleven
Purvis' Driver
Bob Pinson
Buckwheat's Pa
Bill Madden
Gas Station Boy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- John Milius, William F. Nolan
- Original Score
- Bob Cobert
- Original Title
- Melvin Purvis G-Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Dan Curtis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Curtis
John Milius, William F. Nolan
Bob Cobert
Jacques R. Marquette
Richard A. Harris, Corky Ehlers
Paul R. Picard, Dan Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Curtis
Director
Jacques R. Marquette
Director of Photography
Dan Curtis
Producer
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Corky Ehlers
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melvin Purvis G-Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Melvin Purvis G-Man about?
Agent Melvin Purvis is placed in charge of running down notorious killer Machine Gun Kelly, and sets out to do just that.
Who directed Melvin Purvis G-Man?
Melvin Purvis G-Man was directed by Dan Curtis.
Who stars in Melvin Purvis G-Man?
The principal cast of Melvin Purvis G-Man includes Dale Robertson, Harris Yulin, Dick Sargent, Margaret Blye, Matt Clark.
When was Melvin Purvis G-Man released and how long is it?
Melvin Purvis G-Man was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Melvin Purvis G-Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melvin Purvis G-Man was composed by Bob Cobert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Melvin Purvis G-Man?
Melvin Purvis G-Man holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).