Daley: The Last Boss (1995)

Synopsis: Richard J. Daley, the legendary mayor of Chicago, controlled one of the biggest political machines in the history of American politics. Brash, powerful, corrupt, but beloved, he stood at the helm of the city through turbulent times;... Richard J. Daley, the legendary mayor of Chicago, controlled one of the biggest political machines in the history of American politics. Brash, powerful, corrupt, but beloved, he stood at the helm of the city through turbulent times; rigged elections maintained his hold on power, and race riots and antiwar demonstrations threatened to bring him down. Through old photographs and once-lost film footage, through interviews with both associates and enemies, this biography traces Daley's life, from his humble roots in a working-class Irish family to the heights of his 21-year reign at the top. [More]

Starring: Hal Holbrook

Starring: Hal Holbrook

Director: Barak Goodman

Director: Barak Goodman

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