Melvin Purvis G-Man (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1974, Melvin Purvis G-Man is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Dan Curtis, running about 74 minutes. “He wrote his name in bullets in the history of crime!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Agent Melvin Purvis is placed in charge of running down notorious killer Machine Gun Kelly, and sets out to do just that.
Who’s in it. Melvin Purvis G-Man stars Dale Robertson as Melvin Purvis, Harris Yulin as George 'Machine Gun' Kelly, Dick Sargent as Thatcher Covington and Margaret Blye as 'Kate' Katherine Ryan-Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Melvin Purvis G-Man sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Melvin Purvis G-Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melvin Purvis G-Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melvin Purvis G-Man (1974)?
- In US, Melvin Purvis G-Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Melvin Purvis G-Man worth watching?
- Melvin Purvis G-Man holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Melvin Purvis G-Man?
- Melvin Purvis G-Man stars Dale Robertson, Harris Yulin, Dick Sargent, Margaret Blye and Matt Clark.
- When was Melvin Purvis G-Man released?
- Melvin Purvis G-Man was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.