Documentary · United States of America · 2005 · 1h 30m

Buddy

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Director
Cherry Arnold
Cast
Buddy Cianci as Self James Woods as Narrator Rudy Cheeks as Self Bob Dole as Self Gerald Ford as Self Don Imus as Self
Crew
Jeff Zimbalist — Editor Cherry Arnold — Writer Cherry Arnold — Producer
Tagline

The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Mayor

Synopsis

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."

Mood & Themes
corruptionmayorscandalelectioncharismatic leader
Key Collaborators
Cherry Arnold Director Jeff Zimbalist Editor Cherry Arnold Writer Cherry Arnold Producer
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