The Family Rico
The Family Rico is a 1972 American TV movie directed by Paul Wendkos based on a novel by Georges Simenon.[1] A Mafia chief is torn between his brother, who has defected from the family, and his loyalty to the organization.[1] It was a remake of The Brothers Rico.
| The Family Rico | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime Drama |
| Written by | David Karp Georges Simenon (novel) |
| Directed by | Paul Wendkos |
| Starring | Ben Gazzara Jack Carter Dane Clark |
| Theme music composer | Dave Grusin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | George LeMaire |
| Cinematography | Robert B. Hauser |
| Editor | Carroll Sax |
| Running time | 73 minutes |
| Production company | CBS |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | September 12, 1972 |
Cast
Reception
The New York Times called it "serviceable".[2]
References
- TV REVIEWS: Violence Below Surface in 'Rico' Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 12 Sep 1972: d14.
- TV: 'Maude,' a Comedy, Will Make Debut Tonight: Lear Series to Star Beatrice Arthur New Night at Movies to Have Premiere By JOHN J. O'CONNOR. New York Times 12 Sep 1972: 90.
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