Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th(1979)
Documentary about political activities in Chicago's 47th Ward, and on the relationship between party politics and the park district.
Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th Synopsis
An investigative documentary that focuses on political activities in the 47th Ward of Chicago and on the relationship between party politics and the park district. Originally aired on local Chicago news station WBBM-TV in 1979, the documentary details machine politics, patronage, clientelism and bribery that ran rife in Chicago's 47th Ward under the helm of Democratic Party Committeeman Ed Kelly. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from The Brinson Foundation.
Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th (1979) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Scott Craig, released on June 17, 1979 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Walter Jacobson, Ed Kelly, Lanny Lukhoff and Michael Bilandic.
- Director:
- Scott Craig
- Writers:
- Michael Flannery
- Producers:
- Scott Craig
- Production:
- WBBM-TV
- Status:
- Released
Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Scott Craig, written by Michael Flannery, produced by Scott Craig.
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Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?
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The main cast of Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th (1979) includes Walter Jacobson, Ed Kelly, Lanny Lukhoff and Michael Bilandic. The film was directed by Scott Craig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th released?
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Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th was released on June 17, 1979 and runs for 54m.