Search results
People also ask
When was the Phenix City story filmed?
What is the Phenix City story about?
Is'the Phenix City'based on a true story?
Where can I watch the Phenix City story?
The Phenix City Story is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by Phil Karlson for Allied Artists, written by Daniel Mainwaring and Crane Wilbur and starring John McIntire, Richard Kiley, and Kathryn Grant. It had a triple premiere held on July 19, 1955 in Phenix City, Alabama, Columbus, Georgia, and Chicago, Illinois.
- $350,000
- Samuel Bischoff, David Diamond
A 1955 film based on a true story of a lawyer who challenges the corrupt vice syndicate in a small Alabama town. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more on IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
- (3.2K)
- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Phil Karlson
- 1955-07-19
Based on a sensational news story, this film looks at the murder of Albert L. Patterson (John McIntire), who hopes to win the an attorney general's job in Alabama. Phenix City is a dangerous...
- (8)
- John Mcintire
- Phil Karlson
- Allied Artists Pictures Corporation
A crime-busting lawyer and his father take on the mob in a corrupt Alabama town in this semi-documentary. Based on a true story, the film shows the violence and corruption that ruled Phenix City in the 1940s and 1950s.
Film Details. Also Known As. Phenix City, Wide Open Town. Genre. Crime. Classic Hollywood. Drama. Film Noir. Release Date. Aug 14, 1955. Premiere Information. Phenix City, AL, Chicago, IL and Columbus, GA openings: 9 Jul 1955. Production Company. Bischoff Enterprises, Inc.
- Phil Karlson, Maurice Vaccarino
- John Mcintire
A film based on a true story of a lawyer who fought against corruption and organized crime in Phenix City, Alabama. Watch the trailer, read the reviews and learn more about the plot and the cast of this classic crime drama.
Based on actual events, the film follows a lawyer and his son who fight against organized crime in Phenix City, Alabama in 1954. The film features newsreel footage, interviews, and a 13-minute preface to provide historical context.
