Buddy
“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."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cherry Arnold
- Screenplay & Story
- Cherry Arnold
- Original Score
- Tom Phillips
- Original Title
- Buddy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Big Orange Films, All Rise Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cherry Arnold
Cherry Arnold
Tom Phillips
Jeff Zimbalist
Cherry Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
Cherry Arnold
Writer
Cherry Arnold
Producer
Cherry Arnold
Director
Jeff Zimbalist
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buddy
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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 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."
Who directed Buddy?
Buddy was directed by Cherry Arnold.
Who stars in Buddy?
The principal cast of Buddy includes Buddy Cianci, James Woods, Rudy Cheeks, Bob Dole, Gerald Ford.
When was Buddy released and how long is it?
Buddy was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Buddy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buddy was composed by Tom Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buddy?
Buddy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).