The FBI Files

About The FBI Files

The FBI Files is an American television docudrama series that was originally aired from 1998 to 2006. The engaging series uncovered the real stories behind some of the FBI's biggest investigations. Each episode uses dramatic enactments, interviews, and recounted files to reveal the intricacies of high-profile cases. These files explore themes of violent crimes, terrorism, and counterintelligence, providing a unique insight into the operational side of the FBI.

Making / Production

The FBI Files was produced by New Dominion Pictures. It's a unique style of production, combines narration, interviews, and dramatic re-enactments, brought real FBI cases to the small screen. The series was able to meticulously recreate these cases thanks to the high level of cooperation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation who released several of their files to the production team. These documentations provided the basis for the narration and re-enactment that makes the show engaging and authentic.

Actors

• James Kallstrom: As himself, being the former assistant director of the FBI. Kallstrom's role involved him giving insights and behind-the-scenes information on the cases that were presented, bringing a touch of reality to the episodes.
• Anthony D. Call: As the narrator, he gave an insightful recount of the events. His narration set the tone for each episode, giving it a gripping and suspenseful feel.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is originally aired on Discovery Channel and restarted production in 2013 after a 7-year hiatus.
• All the episodes are based on actual FBI cases.
• Real life former FBI agents, and operatives who worked on the actual cases, were often featured in the show.

Quotes

• "The FBI is a place of many stories. The stories of detectives, and the stories of victims." - Narrator
• "We follow the evidence, wherever it leads, and let the chips fall where they may." - James Kallstrom

Music, Soundtrack

• The main theme of The FBI Files was composed by Alan Ett.