Buddy(2005)
The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Mayor
Buddy 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."
Buddy (2005) is a documentary film directed by Cherry Arnold, released on August 11, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Buddy Cianci, James Woods, Rudy Cheeks and Bob Dole. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Cherry Arnold
- Writers:
- Cherry Arnold
- Producers:
- Cherry Arnold
- Production:
- Big Orange Films, All Rise Films
- Status:
- Released
Buddy Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Buddy Cianci
Buddy Cianci
as Self
James Woods
as Narrator
- Rudy Cheeks
Rudy Cheeks
as Self
Bob Dole
as Self
Gerald Ford
as Self
- Don Imus
Don Imus
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Cherry Arnold, written by Cherry Arnold, produced by Cherry Arnold.
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Buddy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Buddy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buddy online?
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Who stars in Buddy?
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The main cast of Buddy (2005) includes Buddy Cianci, James Woods, Rudy Cheeks, Bob Dole and Gerald Ford. The film was directed by Cherry Arnold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buddy released?
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Buddy was released on August 11, 2005 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Buddy worth watching?
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Buddy (2005) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.