The Phenix City Story (1955): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1955 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1955, The Phenix City Story is a drama and krimi film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 100 minutes. “ALABAMA'S CITY OF SIN AND SHAME!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crime-busting lawyer and his initially reluctant attorney father take on the forces that run gambling and prostitution in their small Southern town.
Who’s in it. The Phenix City Story stars John McIntire as Albert L. "Pat" Patterson, Richard Kiley as John Patterson, Kathryn Grant as Ellie Rhodes and Edward Andrews as Rhett Tanner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Phenix City Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, TCM and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phenix City Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phenix City Story tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Phenix City Story (1955)?
- In USA, The Phenix City Story is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, TCM and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phenix City Story worth watching?
- The Phenix City Story holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phenix City Story?
- The Phenix City Story stars John McIntire, Richard Kiley, Kathryn Grant, Edward Andrews and Lenka Peterson.
- When was The Phenix City Story released?
- The Phenix City Story was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.