Melvin Purvis, G-man (1974) - Turner Classic Movies

Melvin Purvis, G-man


1h 30m 1974

Brief Synopsis

A breezy, fictional account of the dogged pursuit by cigar-chomping lawman Purvis of notorious public enemy Machine Gun Kelly throughout the Midwest in 1933. Writers Milius and Nolan portray Purvis as pure bravado swathed in a flamboyant fur-collared overcoat, and Kelly's gang as a collection of ine

Film Details

Also Known As
Legend of Machine Gun Kelly, The, Melvin Purvis: G-Man
Genre
Comedy
Crime
Release Date
1974

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

A breezy, fictional account of the dogged pursuit by cigar-chomping lawman Purvis of notorious public enemy Machine Gun Kelly throughout the Midwest in 1933. Writers Milius and Nolan portray Purvis as pure bravado swathed in a flamboyant fur-collared overcoat, and Kelly's gang as a collection of inept buffoons.

Syndication title: "The Legend of Machine Gun Kelly."

Film Details

Also Known As
Legend of Machine Gun Kelly, The, Melvin Purvis: G-Man
Genre
Comedy
Crime
Release Date
1974

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Aired in United States April 9, 1974