Description
Release Date: 07/26/16
The meteoric rise of Frank L. Rizzo from cop on the beat, to law and order police commissioner, to controversial mayor.
AMATEUR NIGHT AT CITY HALL: THE STORY OF FRANK L. RIZZO is a colorful portrait of Francis Lazarro Rizzo who rose from tough Philadelphia cop, to law-and-order police commissioner (1967 to 1971), to polarizing mayor of Philadelphia (1972 to 1980). This award-winning, 75-minute documentary was produced in 1977 and released in early 1978. A primary theme is 'politics as show business.'
Media
director Robert Mugge talks about the film with WURD Radio PhiladelphiaLabel: Mug-Shot Productions |
Genre: Documentary |
Language: English |
Run Time: 75 mins |
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