John Patterson: In the Wake of the Assassins
In the mob-controlled town of Phenix City, Alabama in the 1950s, a crusading lawyer is assassinated after he is elected attorney general on a platform of 'Man Against Crime'. His son reluctantly takes his place, vowing to clean up Phenix City and find his father's killers. Later he uses the race issue to be elected governor so that he can continue his fight against the mob. But his stand as a segregationist leads to tragic results.
Director: Robert Clem
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Music: Craig McConnell
Editing: Robert Clem, Amy Echols
Original Language: en
Keywords
alabama, history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is John Patterson: In the Wake of the Assassins about?
- In the mob-controlled town of Phenix City, Alabama in the 1950s, a crusading lawyer is assassinated after he is elected attorney general on a platform of 'Man Against Crime'. His son reluctantly takes his place, vowing to clean up Phenix City and find his father's killers. Later he uses the race issue to be elected governor so that he can continue his fight against the mob. But his stand as a segregationist leads to tragic results.
- Who directed John Patterson: In the Wake of the Assassins?
- John Patterson: In the Wake of the Assassins was directed by Robert Clem.
- How long is John Patterson: In the Wake of the Assassins?
- John Patterson: In the Wake of the Assassins has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is John Patterson: In the Wake of the Assassins?
- John Patterson: In the Wake of the Assassins is a Documentary film.