Daley: The Last Boss (1996)
At the center of the politically stormy 1960s was the controversial but beloved mayor of Chicago, Richard J. Daley. Through archival footage and interviews with both friends and foes, this frank political biography reconstructs how "Da Mayor" rose from his Irish roots to build a power base securing his mayoralty for 21 years. Daley: The Last Boss depicts Chicago's infamous past, from bootlegging to ballot-box stuffing, to the race riots and antiwar demonstrations that tore the city apart.
Director: Barak Goodman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: January 22, 1996
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daley: The Last Boss about?
- At the center of the politically stormy 1960s was the controversial but beloved mayor of Chicago, Richard J. Daley. Through archival footage and interviews with both friends and foes, this frank political biography reconstructs how "Da Mayor" rose from his Irish roots to build a power base securing his mayoralty for 21 years. Daley: The Last Boss depicts Chicago's infamous past, from bootlegging to ballot-box stuffing, to the race riots and antiwar demonstrations that tore the city apart.
- Who directed Daley: The Last Boss?
- Daley: The Last Boss was directed by Barak Goodman.
- How long is Daley: The Last Boss?
- Daley: The Last Boss has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Daley: The Last Boss?
- Daley: The Last Boss is a Documentary film.