

The Phenix City Story
1955-07-19 · 100 min · ★ 6.5
A crime-busting lawyer and his initially reluctant attorney father take on the forces that run gambling and prostitution in their small Southern town.
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- Directors
- Phil Karlson
- Production companies
- Allied Artists Pictures, Bischoff-Diamond Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John McIntireAlbert L. "Pat" Patterson
Richard KileyJohn Patterson
Kathryn GrantEllie Rhodes
Edward AndrewsRhett Tanner
Lenka PetersonMary Jo Patterson
Biff McGuireFred Gage
Jean CarsonCassie
Kathy MarloweMamie
John LarchClem Wilson
Allen NourseJeb Bassett
James EdwardsZeke Ward
Helen MartinHelen Ward
Otto HulettHugh Bentley
George MitchellHugh BrittonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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