The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One
Seen it?1974 | 94 min | TV Movie, History, Drama, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for people who like their stories with a little danger and history buffs. Leaves you with something to think about. Fans of Sicario should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI go after notorious bank robber and kidnapper Alvin Karpis and his gang.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky
- Robert FoxworthAlvin Karpis
- David WayneMaynard Richards
- Kay LenzShirley
- Gary LockwoodFred Barker
- Anne FrancisColette
- Chris RobinsonEarl Anderson
- Eileen HeckartMa Barker
- Harris YulinJ. Edgar Hoover
- James GammonAlex Denton
- Robert EmhardtDr. Willards