
Buddy
The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Mayor
Genres
Overview
The story of the often contradictory and always audacious public figure, Vincent A. "Buddy" Cianci, the former Mayor of Providence, RI. The film tracks Cianci's entanglements with city council opposition, union skirmishes, personal scandals, and criminal indictments. The result is a fascinating study of American local politics and a surprising tale of a man who, in the words of one commentator, "has a city as his mistress."
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
2005-08-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
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Buddy Cianci
Self
James Woods
Narrator
Rudy Cheeks
Self
Bob Dole
Self
Gerald Ford
Self
Don Imus
Self
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