The Phenix City Story (1955): Cast & Where to Watch
The Phenix City Story is a 1955 crime film directed by Phil Karlson, starring John McIntire as Albert L. "Pat" Patterson, James Edwards and Richard Kiley. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Genre
- Crime
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Allied Artists Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Phenix City Story About?
The premise of The Phenix City Story without spoilers.
In Alabama’s infamous Phenix City, a zealous young lawyer joins forces with his initially reluctant father, an experienced attorney, to challenge the entrenched gambling and prostitution operations that have corrupted their small Southern town. Their battle exposes deep‑rooted corruption and forces them to risk everything to restore justice.
The Phenix City Story Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- national film registry
- organized crime
- political corruption
- fort benning georgia
- father son relationship
- police corruption
- political reform
- small town
- alabama
- reporter
- true crime
- politics
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- assassination
- based on true story
- prostitution
- political campaign
- docudrama drama
- crooked gambling
- thug
- crusading lawyer
- prologue and epilogue
- domestic terrorism
- blackjack dealer
- citizens committee
- murder disguised as accident
- hoodlum
- kidnapping
- hospital
- lynch mob
- extortion
- coroner's inquest
- fistfight
- bribery
- crime lab
- vigilante
- racial slur
- loss of father
- eavesdropping
- election
- military officer
- state attorney general
- casino
- murder of a child
- turkish bath
- red light district
- crime boss
- fixed game
- clip joint
- semi documentary
- vice
Where to Watch The Phenix City Story
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The Phenix City Story Cast & Characters
John McIntire leads the cast as Albert L. "Pat" Patterson, with James Edwards as Zeke Ward and Richard Kiley as John Patterson. Directed by Phil Karlson; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Phil Karlson
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John McIntire as Albert L. "Pat" Patterson -
James Edwards as Zeke Ward - Richard Kiley as John Patterson
- Edward Andrews as Rhett Tanner
Also Starring in The Phenix City Story
· 20 more- John Larch Clem Wilson
- Kathryn Grant Ellie Rhodes
- Helen Martin Helen Ward
- Kathy Marlowe Mamie
- George Mitchell Hugh Britton
- Biff McGuire Fred Gage
- Lenka Peterson Mary Jo Patterson
- Otto Hulett Hugh Bentley
- Clete Roberts Themselves
- Meg Myles Judy (uncredited)
- Jean Carson Cassie
- Allen Nourse Jeb Bassett
- Truman Smith Ed Gage
- Ma Beachie Themselves
- James E. Seymour Themselves
- Ed Strickland Themselves
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- Hugh Bentley Themselves
- Hugh Britton Themselves
- Quinny Kelly Themselves
- Agnes Patterson Themselves
Cars in The Phenix City Story
19 cars on screen, including the 1954 Nash Ambassador and the 1947 Buick Super.
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1954 Nash Ambassador Important role -
1947 Buick Super Minor role -
1953 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Minor role -
1953 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Minor role
The Phenix City Story Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “El imperio del terror” and “La città del vizio”.
- Also known as
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- El imperio del terror
- La città del vizio
- Cidade do Vício
- 피닉스 시티 스토리
- 凤凰城故事
- Eine Stadt geht durch die Hölle
- Ond stad
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The Phenix City Story FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Phenix City Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Phenix City Story?
The Phenix City Story runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Phenix City Story released?
The Phenix City Story was released on July 19, 1955.
Who directed The Phenix City Story?
The Phenix City Story was directed by Phil Karlson.
More films by Phil Karlson Who is in the cast of The Phenix City Story?
The Phenix City Story stars John McIntire as Albert L. "Pat" Patterson, James Edwards as Zeke Ward and Richard Kiley as John Patterson, among 24 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Phenix City Story?
In the US, The Phenix City Story is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Phenix City Story have a post-credit scene?
No. The Phenix City Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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