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Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th

Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th

Documentary about political activities in Chicago's 47th Ward, and on the relationship between party politics and the park district.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th
  • Genres: Documentary, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1979-06-17
  • Runtime: 54 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: WBBM-TV
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3861
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Walter Jacobson

Walter Jacobson

as Narrator

Ed Kelly

Ed Kelly

as Himself

Lanny Lukhoff

Lanny Lukhoff

as Himself

Michael Bilandic

Michael Bilandic

as Himself

External Links

Keywords

chicago, illinoisinvestigative journalismpolitical machineclientelismpatronageparty politics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?

Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th is a Documentary, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1979-06-17.

Who are the main actors in Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?

The main cast includes Walter Jacobson, Ed Kelly, Lanny Lukhoff, Michael Bilandic, .

Where can I watch Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th is available.

Is Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th based on a true story?

Documentary about political activities in Chicago's 47th Ward, and on the relationship between party politics and the park district.

What is the IMDb rating of Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?

Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?

The soundtrack was composed by WBBM-TV. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th filmed?

Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?

The total runtime of Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th is 54 minutes.

Is Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th.

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