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The FBI Story poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.0 / 100
1959·Crime / Drama / History·2h 29m

THE FBI STORY

“You are crouched in a basement stairway opposite a theatre in Chicago. Keep your eyes on that FBI man across the street. He has set the trap for deadly public enemy, John Dillinger...”

A dedicated FBI agent recalls the agency's battles against the Klan, organized crime and Communist spies.

Above the Line
Mervyn LeRoy·DirectorRichard L. Breen·ScreenplayJohn Twist·ScreenplayJoseph F. Biroc·Director of PhotographyMax Steiner·Original Music ComposerPhilip W. Anderson·Editor
Cast
James Stewart·John Michael ('Chip') HardestyVera Miles·Lucy Ann HardestyMurray Hamilton·Sam CrandallLarry Pennell·George CrandallNick Adams·John Gilbert ('Jack') GrahamDiane Jergens·Jennie HardestyJean Willes·Anna SageJoyce Taylor·Anne HardestyVictor Millan·MarioParley Baer·Harry Dakins
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 4
Mervyn LeRoy·DirectorJack Boland·Assistant DirectorDavid Silver·Assistant DirectorGil Kissel·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Richard L. Breen·ScreenplayJohn Twist·ScreenplayDon Whitehead·Book
Camera· 1
Joseph F. Biroc·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Philip W. Anderson·EditorJohn F. Burnett·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Max Steiner·Original Music ComposerIrvin Jay·Sound EditorGeorge Reid·Sound EditorMurray Cutter·OrchestratorM.A. Merrick·Sound
Art & Design· 5
John Beckman·Art DirectionHarlan W. Phillips·Makeup ArtistRalph S. Hurst·Set DecorationGordon Bau·Makeup SupervisorAdele Palmer·Costume Designer
Production· 1
Mervyn LeRoy·Producer
Other Departments· 4
Ted Mapes·StuntsJ. Edgar Hoover·ThanksAnn Saunders·HairstylistBob Herron·Stunts
By the Numbers
66.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The FBI Story's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#0A0A0A
#5C6B70
Mood
Tense, Action Oriented
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a man in a fedora and suit, holding a revolver with a muzzle flash, looking towards the right. He is framed within a circular spotlight effe”

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Key Elements
RevolverFedoraSuit
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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