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Alex Cox introduces another in the season of cult films.
The Phenix City Story Starring
Richard Kiley
John Mclntire Phenix City, Alabama, is a town in the grip of mob violence and syndicate corruption.
John Patterson , a young crusading lawyer, is determined to break the reign of terror but his campaign is threatened by savage reprisals.
Based on real events in the 1950s, this is a fine example of that much-loved cult genre - the expose film.
Director Phil Karlson
0 INFORMATION: a 'Moviedrome' guide featuring films from all three series is available, price £2,75, from 'Moviedrome',[address removed] Cheques payable to BSS.
0 FILMS: pages 11-14 0 CEEFAX SUBTITLES

Contributors

Introduces:
Alex Cox
Unknown:
Richard Kiley
Unknown:
John McLntire
Unknown:
John Patterson
Director:
Phil Karlson
Albert Patterson:
John McLntire
John Patterson:
Richard Kiley
Ellie Rhodes:
Kathryn Grant
Rhett Tanner:
Edward Andrews
Mary Jo Patterson:
Lenka Peterson
Fred Gage:
Biff McGuire
Ed Gage:
Truman Smith
Cassie:
Jean Carson
Judy:
Meg Myles
Mamie:
Katharine Marlowe
Clem Wilson:
John Larch
Ma Beachie:
Herself
Source: Radio Times

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