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The Family Rico

Summary

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
GenreCrime
Drama
Written byDavid Karp
Georges Simenon (novel)
Directed byPaul Wendkos
StarringBen Gazzara
Jack Carter
Dane Clark
Theme music composerDave Grusin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerGeorge LeMaire
CinematographyRobert B. Hauser
EditorCarroll Sax
Running time73 minutes
Production companyCBS
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 12, 1972 (1972-09-12)

Cast edit

Reception edit

The New York Times called it "serviceable".[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b TV REVIEWS: Violence Below Surface in 'Rico' Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 12 Sep 1972: d14.
  2. ^ 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.

External links edit

  • The Family Rico at IMDb  
  • The Family Rico at BFI