The Police Tapes (1977)

01/02/1977 (US) • 1h 28m

TV Movie, Crime, Documentary

Overview

Filmmakers Alan and Susan Raymond spent three months in 1976 riding along with patrol officers in the 44th Precinct of the South Bronx, which had the highest crime rate in New York City at that time.

Top Billed Cast

Anthony Bouza

Himself, Bronx Borough Commander


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

new york city

police

1970s

ghetto

arrest

american culture

domestic violence

poverty

black and white

bronx, new york city

urban decay

woman director

shot on video

reality television

influential

south bronx

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