The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One

Name: The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One
Director: Marvin J. Chomsky
Genre: TV Movie, History, Drama, Crime
Released: 1974-01-01
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Robert Foxworth, David Wayne, Kay Lenz, Gary Lockwood, Anne Francis

1974Dir. Marvin J. Chomsky1h 34m

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The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One is an interesting dive into the world of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI, focusing on Karpis and his gang. Chomsky's direction gives it this gritty, period-specific feel that captures the 1930s crime wave. The pacing is steady; it takes its time building tension without rushing through the historical elements. The performances, especially those portraying Karpis and Hoover, are solid and really convey the cat-and-mouse dynamic at play. The practical effects in the bank heist scenes aren’t groundbreaking but serve their purpose well. It’s a unique snapshot of a pivotal time in American crime history, with a somewhat educational yet thrilling vibe.

Original air date: March 31, 1974 on NBCPart of the F.B.I. Story anthology seriesFeatures a mix of dramatization and archival footageRuns 75 minutes, with a TV movie format