The Phenix City Story (1955)

★ 6.5/10 100 min Crime United States English

Director: Phil Karlson

Screenplay by: Daniel Mainwaring, Crane Wilbur

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ALABAMA'S CITY OF SIN AND SHAME!

Description

A crime-busting lawyer and his initially reluctant attorney father take on the forces that run gambling and prostitution in their small Southern town.

Top Cast

John McIntire Albert L. "Pat" Patterson

Richard Kiley John Patterson

Kathryn Grant Ellie Rhodes

Edward Andrews Rhett Tanner

Lenka Peterson Mary Jo Patterson

Biff McGuire Fred Gage

Truman Smith Ed Gage

Jean Carson Cassie

The Phenix City Story Appears on 3 Curated Movie Lists

Canon Institutions

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2024)

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die #714

National Film Registry

National Film Registry #557

Filmmaker Curation

Martin Scorsese's Alternative List of Favorite Films

LaCinetek #84