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The Police Tapes

The Police Tapes

19771h 28m
TV MovieCrimeDocumentary

Status

Released

Release

1977

Runtime

1h 28m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Jan 2, 1977
Languages
English
Director
Susan Raymond
Susan Raymond
Alan Raymond
Alan Raymond
Production
Video Verité
Video Verité
Production Countries
United States of America

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