I was a communist for the F.B.I.
Subtitle: the unhappy life and times of Matt Cvetic
By: Daniel J. Leab.
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: University Park, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 170
Subjects: Cvetic, Matthew, 1909-; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation -- Biography.; Moles (Spies) -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh -- Biography.; Anti-communist movements -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh -- History -- 20th century.; Communism -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh -- History -- 20th century.; Internal security -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Case studies.; Anti-communist movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Case studies.; Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Politics and government -- 20th century.; United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1953.
Genres: Biography.; Case studies.
Description: "The man who loosely provided the inspiration for the B-grade cult movie I Was a Communist for the FBI had a life that was marred by alcoholism, damaged expectations, and greed.".

"Leab juxtaposes Cvetic's real life with his reel life. He chronicles his fall from grace, yet admits that Cvetic's life offers fascinating and useful insights into the creation, merchandising, and distribution of a reckless professional witness. Leab also writes about Cvetic's life prior to his involvement with the FBI, his glory days, and shows that there is much to be learned from the story of an "anti-Communist icon.""--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.