The Melvin Purvis: G-Man (1974)
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Melvin Purvis: G-Man was one of two TV pilot films intended to launch a series based on the life of famed FBI agent Purvis. Dale Robertson played the title role in both, emphasizing the heroics and downpedalling Purvis' shameless self-aggrandizement (he was so rabid a publicity hound that many historians have come to doubt the veracity of his accomplishments). The "public enemy" tackled by Purvis in this 90-minute film is kidnapper/bandit Machine Gun Kelly (Harris Yulin). The script accurately portrays Kelly as a cowardly dolt, completely dominated by his ambitious wife (played by Maggie Blye). First aired April 9, 1974, Melvin Purvis: G-Man was followed by The Kansas City Massacre (1975). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Dan Curtis
Synopsis of The Melvin Purvis: G-Man
Melvin Purvis: G-Man was one of two TV pilot films intended to launch a series based on the life of famed FBI agent Purvis. Dale Robertson played the title role in both, emphasizing the heroics and downpedalling Purvis' shameless self-aggrandizement (he was so rabid a publicity hound that many historians have come to doubt the veracity of his accomplishments). The "public enemy" tackled by Purvis in this 90-minute film is kidnapper/bandit Machine Gun Kelly (Harris Yulin). The script accurately portrays Kelly as a cowardly dolt, completely dominated by his ambitious wife (played by Maggie Blye). First aired April 9, 1974, Melvin Purvis: G-Man was followed by The Kansas City Massacre (1975). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Melvin Purvis: G-Man
- Dale Robertson - Melvin Purvis
- Margaret Blye - Kate Kelly
- Steve Kanaly - Sam Cowley
- Woodrow Parfrey - Nach Covington
- Matt Clark - Charlie Parlmetter
- Harris Yulin - Machine Gun Kelly
- David Canary - Eugene T. Farber
- John Karlen - Tony Redecci
- Elliott Street - Buchwheat Longaker
- Dick Sargent - Thatcher Covington
- Director(s):
- Dan Curtis
- Writer(s):
- John Milius, William F. Nolan
- Producer(s):
- Dan Curtis
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