The Phenix City Story

ALABAMA'S CITY OF SIN AND SHAME!

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Crime

A crime-busting lawyer and his initially reluctant attorney father take on the forces that run gambling and prostitution in their small Southern town.

Released: Jul 19, 1955

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Top Cast

John McIntire

Albert L. "Pat" Patterson

Richard Kiley

John Patterson

Kathryn Grant

Ellie Rhodes

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