The FBI Story
“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...”
Synopsis
A dedicated FBI agent recalls the agency's battles against the Klan, organized crime and Communist spies.
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F.B.I. Story, TheOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-17
Top Cast
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James Stewart
John Michael ('Chip') Hardesty
Vera Miles
Lucy Ann Hardesty
Murray Hamilton
Sam Crandall
Larry Pennell
George Crandall
Nick Adams
John Gilbert ('Jack') Graham
Diane Jergens
Jennie Hardesty
Jean Willes
Anna Sage
Joyce Taylor
Anne Hardesty
Victor Millan
Mario
Parley Baer
Harry Dakins
Paul Genge
"Whitey"
Fay Roope
Dwight McCutcheon
Ed Prentiss
U.S. Marshal
Robert Gist
Medicine Salesman
Buzz Martin
Mike Hardesty
Ken Mayer
Casket Salesman (as Kenneth Mayer)
Michael Smith
George Crandall at 12 (uncredited)
Patrick Whyte
Major (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard L. Breen, John Twist
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The FBI Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Richard L. Breen, John Twist, Don Whitehead
Max Steiner
Joseph F. Biroc
Philip W. Anderson
Mervyn LeRoy
Department Leadership Roster
Richard L. Breen
Screenplay
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
John Twist
Screenplay
Mervyn LeRoy
Producer
Philip W. Anderson
Editor
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The FBI Story
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What is The FBI Story about?
A dedicated FBI agent recalls the agency's battles against the Klan, organized crime and Communist spies.
Who directed The FBI Story?
The FBI Story was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in The FBI Story?
The principal cast of The FBI Story includes James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton, Larry Pennell, Nick Adams.
When was The FBI Story released and how long is it?
The FBI Story was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The FBI Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The FBI Story was composed by Max Steiner.
Is The FBI Story based on a book or true story?
The FBI Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Don Whitehead".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The FBI Story?
The FBI Story holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).