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Buddy

Buddy

The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Mayor

2005•1h 30m
Documentary

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."

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Production

Big Orange Films, All Rise Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Buddy Cianci

Self

James Woods

James Woods

Narrator

Rudy Cheeks

Self

Bob Dole

Bob Dole

Self

Gerald Ford

Gerald Ford

Self

Don Imus

Self

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