The Police Tapes (1977)

A documentary about a police precinct in the South Bronx.

Directors:

Alan Raymond, Susan Raymond

Stars:

Charles Rydell, Anthony Bouza

Cast

Credited cast:
Charles Rydell	...	Narrator
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anthony Bouza	...	Himself, Bronx Borough Commander (as Chief Tony Bouza)

Storyline

A documentary about a police precinct in the South Bronx.

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Plot Keywords:

bronx new york city | cinema verite | 1970s | gang violence | title co directed by female | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Crime

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1977 (USA)

Filming Locations:

South Bronx, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Video Verité

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Trivia

Gregory Hoblit says he was 'struck dumb' by the power of this documentary. A few major elements of the documentary were later included in 'Hill Street Blues'.

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Connections

References A Clockwork Orange (1971)

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