CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint
Synopsis
An undercover investigative documentary on illegal bookmaking in Boston, using concealed-camera footage to expose institutional corruption and regulatory failure, and triggering major political and law-enforcement reforms following broadcast. (Note: Originally produced and broadcast as part of CBS Reports, but widely cited, archived, and treated as an independent investigative documentary due to production method, cultural impact, and historical significance.)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay McMullen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay McMullen
- Original Title
- CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- CBS News Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay McMullen
Jay McMullen
John Schultz
Jay McMullen, Fred W. Friendly
Department Leadership Roster
Jay McMullen
Director
Jay McMullen
Writer
Jay McMullen
Producer
John Schultz
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint
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What is CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint about?
An undercover investigative documentary on illegal bookmaking in Boston, using concealed-camera footage to expose institutional corruption and regulatory failure, and triggering major political and law-enforcement reforms following broadcast. (Note: Originally produced and broadcast as part of CBS Reports, but widely cited, archived, and treated as an independent investigative documentary due to production method, cultural impact, and historical significance.)
Who directed CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint?
CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint was directed by Jay McMullen.
Who stars in CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint?
The principal cast of CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint includes Walter Cronkite.
When was CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint released and how long is it?
CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.