Movie

Buddy

“The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Mayor”

★ 9.0(1)20051h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Cherry Arnold
Release date: 2005-08-11
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Big Orange Films

About Buddy

Buddy is a 2005 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Cherry Arnold, starring Buddy Cianci, James Woods and Rudy Cheeks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Buddy in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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."

Cast

Buddy Cianci

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James Woods

Narrator

Rudy Cheeks

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Bob Dole

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Gerald Ford

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Don Imus

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Themes & keywords

corruptionmayorscandalelectioncharismatic leader

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Buddy in Germany?+

Buddy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Buddy on Netflix?+

Buddy is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Buddy?+

Buddy has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Buddy?+

Buddy stars Buddy Cianci, James Woods, Rudy Cheeks, Bob Dole and Gerald Ford.

When did Buddy come out?+

Buddy is a 2005 movie directed by Cherry Arnold.

What genre is Buddy?+

Buddy is Documentary film.

Who directed Buddy?+

Buddy was directed by Cherry Arnold.