That is a lot of ground covered in one movie and only up to what happened in the 50s. The films theme, theme from the fbi story what do i care was recorded by at least two different artists at the time of the films release. Released 1959, the fbi story stars jamesstewart, veramiles, murrayhamilton, larrypennell the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 29 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. March 9 to 15 at the jimmy stewart museum, 835 philadelphia st.
Fbi story, the internet movie firearms database guns in. It gives a good overview of what the fbi does, as well as tell a family story as jimmy stewart rises through the ranks of the bureau. Stewart was secret anticommunist fbi agent by wenn on 01 august 2005. The fbi story is an anthology story that would have been better suited as a television series, briefly going from one famous fbi case to the next, with fbi agent chip hardesty played by jimmy stewart and a throwaway love story as the bridge between them. He won an oscar for his portrayal of mike connor in the philadelphia story 1940. James stewart western movies to watch free westerns theater. We see the fbi tackling such villains as the ku klux klan, the mob, the nazis and the communists. Jimmy stewart is delightfully funny, full interview on johnny carsons tonight show 1989 duration. Baseball movie the stratton story 1949 starring james stewart. James stewart internet movie firearms database guns in. He is such a hero in this movie, just like george bailey in its a wonderful life.
Rent the fbi story 1959 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The method used is to show the work of the fbi through the life of one of its agents james stewart, a familiar enough. This box set pays homage to venerable screen icon jimmy stewart 190897, with six of stewarts popular films. American movie icon james stewart portrays one of j. The story is told through the eyes of fbi agent chip hardesty james stewart, who narrates the film. Baseball movie the stratton story 1949 starring james. The fbi story soundtrack recordings jimmy stewart on. The film meticulously details the history of the federal bureau of investigation, from its formation in 1924 to the present day 1959, that is. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, stewart had a film career that spanned over 55 years and 80 films.
It is about the departments growth from a disorganized arm of the federal government to a powerful crimefighting force under the directorship of j. The fbi story 1959 is a product of its time, as conservative a movie made in the 1950s or any other decade. Stewart received several awards and nominations for his work. His hitchcock thrillers included the man who knew too much 1956 and. James maitland stewart, affectionately known as jimmy to his fans although the actor didnt like the nickname, was born may 20th 1908, and appeared in 92 films during his long career until his death on july 2nd, 1997. Oct 06, 2016 actor jimmy stewart was haunted by his memories from his time in the air force and suffered from ptsd when he returned to hollywood following world war ii. Jimmy stewart is my favorite alltime actor, and this is a great story. From the beginning of his career in 1935 through his final theatrical project in 1991, stewart appeared in more than 92 films, television programs, and shorts. James stewart filmography james stewart was an american actor, considered to be the third greatest malescreen legend of all time by the american film institute. You can read plot descriptions on internet movie database or on amazon. Edgar hoovers finest and vera miles costars as his steadfast wife in this salute to the. The fbi story soundtrack recordings no soundtrack album has been released of the max steiner score for the film.
The fbi story is an anthology story that would have been better suited as a television series, briefly going from one famous fbi case to the next, with fbi agent chip hardesty played by jimmy stewart and a throwaway love story as the bridge between them since there are so many cases shown, the film only allows a brief synopsis of each, which isnt enough to get someone unfamiliar with them. Fbi story, the original trailer turner classic movies. Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. The fbi story 1959 james stewart christmas present.
Jimmy stewart ranked a list of 24 titles created 9 months ago see all related lists share this. The fbi story as its title suggests, the fbi story is not about one person, but an army of intelligence agents and analysts in the federal bureau of investigation. The film covers the colorful career of agent chip hardesty from 1924 to the late 1950s. The fbi is portrayed as the finest friend the american citizen has, fighting against the ku klux klan, those who would defraud native americans, gangsters, nazis and, of course, communists. The history of the fbi is welltold and while whitehead is focused on a decidedly pro fbi bias, hes not so biased that the story rings false. The first of these was a mainly instrumental version by richard maltby columbia 441452. The 1959 production of the fbi story begins at 1 p.
Louis 1957, the fbi story 1959, the naked spur 1953, the stratton story 1949, and a double feature of the cheyenne social club 1970 and firecreek 1968. Along the way he tangles with everything from the ku klux klan to a bomber that commits mass murder for the insurance money. He started his acting career in hollywood with unsuccessful appearances in movies like art trouble 1934, the murder man 1935, and wife vs. The fbi story james stewart vera miles murray hamilton 1959 an agent james stewart with a worried wife vera miles stays 25 years fighting the ku klux klan, gangsters, nazi spies. James stewart was the movies quintessential everyman, a uniquely allamerican performer who parlayed his easygoing persona into one of the most successful and enduring careers in film history. With the strong morality he portrayed both on and off the screen, stewart epitomized the american ideal in twentiethcentury united states. Top 10 lesser known jimmy stewart movies listverse. The fbi story 1959 stream and watch online moviefone. Recounting his storied fbi career, veteran agent chip hardesty james stewart narrates events occurring. This is the movie that i will stop and watch no matter whatever i should be doing instead. Edgar hoovers finest and vera miles costars as his steadfast wife in this salute to the federal bureau of. Tcm was the last network to show it a long time ago and i. It was made before all the objectionable language, nudity, etc. Btw, hoover was so impressed with the fbi story and stewart s performance in it that when stewart and his family went on vacation to europe, hoover sent several agents to keep an eye on them to make sure they didnt run into any trouble.
I cleansed of any unseemly facts or dissenting opinions the fbi story will allow the viewer to take the journey through the inception of j. Actors james stewart a list of 39 titles created 18 aug 20 1959 a list of 43 titles. Screen legend james stewart worked as a secret agent for notorious fbi leader j edgar hoover, rooting out suspected communists from hollywood, according to a. James jimmy stewart was an american actor best known for his quiet everyman roles in such films as its a wonderful life and mr. Nov, 2018 that is a lot of ground covered in one movie and only up to what happened in the 50s. The history of the fbi is welltold and while whitehead is focused on a decidedly profbi bias, hes not so biased that the story rings false.
After marrying lucy ann vera miles, a local librarian. The various cases he includes as examples are well chosen and almost as interesting as a criminal minds plot. James jimmy stewart 19081997 james stewart holds the m1928 thompson as agent chip hardesty in the fbi story. Stewart was a military hero in strategic air command 1955 and a hero of law enforcement in the fbi story 1959.
The fbi story is a 1959 crime drama starring james stewart as fbi special agent john michael chip hardesty. James maitland stewart may 20, 1908 july 2, 1997 was an american actor and military officer. Sometimes i will expound on those thoughts, but more often than not, i will just give a brief opinion. The film was made with the full cooperation of the fbi and its director, j. Directed by hollywood legend mervyn leroy, this riveting drama tells the story of the fbi by tracing the career of agent chip hardesty james stewart from 1924 to 1959. Apr 15, 2014 the fbi story 1959 is a product of its time, as conservative a movie made in the 1950s or any other decade. The fbi story, starring jimmy stewart and vera miles. Trending now this story has been shared 1,656 times. One of those cards found its way into the hands of frank capra, who shared it with jimmy stewart and with david hempstead, a producer at rko pictures, who purchased the movie. The feature films of jimmy stewart jimmy stewart was featured in over 80 films, received 5 academy nominations, and was in television productions.
Aug 12, 2011 at heart the stratton story is as much of a movie romance between jimmy stewart and june allyson as the pride of the yankees was between gary cooper and teresa wright. Jimmy stewart suffered such extreme ptsd after he lost of. Knoxville, tn, 1924, smalltime federal agent chip hardesty james stewart and librarian lucy vera miles, her first scene are playing it coy until they reach the stacks, where they discuss marriage and his career with the crime bureau, a flashback in the fbi story, 1959. Stewart ended the decade with otto premingers realistic courtroom drama anatomy of a murder 1959 and the crime film the fbi story 1959. Philip van doren stern wrote the short story the greatest gift after it came to him in a dream, but like many authors, he ended up selfpublishing it. The movie stars jimmy stewart, vera miles and murray hamilton. Jimmy stewart was one of the greatest film stars of all time and none of his films should be forgotten. Top 25 james stewart films by pero beljo a list of 25 titles created 20 nov 2018 james stewart a list of 23 titles created 01 feb 2012. The fbi story is a 1959 american drama film starring james stewart, and produced and directed by mervyn leroy. Scorsese and dicaprio are making a film about an fbi story, told once before in the aptly named. Academy award winner jimmy stewart stars as a federal agent who witnesses. The fbi story 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Fbi story, the internet movie firearms database guns. Its just depressing hearing our hero james stewart obviously quite convinced of the wisdom of his words when he tells us that communists have infiltrated our societys most cherished institutions.
Jimmy stewarts other christmas movie it, too, is wonderful. View listings of jimmy s filmography, or browse the video gallery below. No soundtrack album has been released of the max steiner score for the film. It will be years before killers of the flower moon hits theaters, but you can watch jimmy stewart s classic tonight. Jimmy stewart suffered such extreme ptsd after he lost. This articles plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. Story on digital and stream instantly or download offline. James stewart was a prolific american actor who appeared in a plethora of film roles. Recounting his storied fbi career, veteran agent chip hardesty james stewart narrates events occurring from the 1920s to the 1940s. It will be years before killers of the flower moon hits theaters, but you can watch jimmy stewarts classic tonight. Breen and john twist is based on a book by don whitehead.
He printed 200 copies and sent them out as a 21page christmas card. Btw, hoover was so impressed with the fbi story and stewarts performance in it that when stewart and his family went on vacation to europe, hoover sent several agents to keep an. The fbi story isnt a good movie, but it also isnt the worst offender of the commie scare 1950s films. The movie depicts this oil boom town in osage county during the 1920s, as the location of a series of murders that occurred within one osage indian family.
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