The Phenix City Story (1955)

Richard Kiley: John Patterson

Quotes 

• John Patterson : The law came to Phenix City at last. It took my father's death to bring it. It wasn't the kind of law my father fought and died for. But it was the only law the men who killed him could understand. The law with a loaded gun in its hand.

• John Patterson : [Viewing the dead body of a black girl thrown from the car]  Who is she?

  Albert L. Patterson : Zeke's baby.

  John Patterson : Did thy kill her just for this?

  Albert L. Patterson : They've killed for less.