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Melvin Purvis G-MAN (TV 1974)

TV Movie  -   -  Action | Biography | Crime  -  9 April 1974 (USA)
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Agent Melvin Purvis is placed in charge of running down notorious killer Machine Gun Kelly, and sets out to do just that.

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Thatcher Covington
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'Kate' Katherine Ryan-Kelly
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Charles 'Charlie' Parlmetter
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'Gene' Eugene T. Farber
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Thomas 'Buckwheat' Longaker
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'Tony' Anthony Redecci
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Nash Covington
Jim Hill ...
'Jim' J. D. Longaker
Don Megowan ...
Hamburger Stand Man
Hank Rolike ...
Shoe Shine Man
Eddie Quillan ...
Hotel Clerk
Max Kleven ...
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Agent Melvin Purvis is placed in charge of running down notorious killer Machine Gun Kelly, and sets out to do just that.

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Steve Kanaly, who plays FBI Agent Sam Cowley in this film, played "Pretty Boy" Floyd in Dillinger. Both films were written by John Milius (he also directed "Dillinger"). See more »

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Followed by The Kansas City Massacre (1975) See more »

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Disappointing gangster film
15 September 2012 | by (Victoria, BC) – See all my reviews

Although "Melvin Purvis G-MAN" had its premier on television in North America, there's evidence to suggest it played in theaters in other countries. The movie was backed by American-International Pictures, for one thing. And the production values are generally good, with a lot of period detail ranging from clothing to automobiles. But whether seen on television or in theaters, I would guess most viewers at the time were disappointed with the movie. Although the title claims the movie will be a grand look at Melvin Purvis, he is actually in less of the movie than you'd think. At times he's an afterthought. And because of his limited use, we don't get a good exploration of his character. As the title figure, Dale Robertson tries, but even he can't juice up his limited character. There was a sequel made to this movie in the following year, but judging from this movie I'll think I'll give it a pass.


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