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Buddy

"The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Mayor"

August 11, 2005 1h 30m

Originally released in 2005. Buddy is a documentary film. directed by Cherry Arnold.

Starring Buddy Cianci, James Woods, and Rudy Cheeks

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."

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 11, 2005 20 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Big Orange Films
  • All Rise Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buddy about?

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 oppo...

Who directed Buddy?

Buddy was directed by Cherry Arnold.

How long is Buddy?

Buddy has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Buddy released?

Buddy was released on August 11, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Buddy?

The main cast of Buddy includes Buddy Cianci, James Woods, Rudy Cheeks, Bob Dole, Gerald Ford.