The Family Rico

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The Family Rico
GenreCrime
Drama
Written byDavid Karp
Georges Simenon (novel)
Directed byPaul Wendkos
StarringBen Gazzara

Dane Clark
Theme music composerDave Grusin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerGeorge LeMaire
CinematographyRobert B. Hauser
Editor
Running time73 minutes
Production companyCBS
DistributorCBS
Release
Original networkCBS
Picture formatColor
Audio formatMono
Original releaseSeptember 12, 1972 (1972-09-12)

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.

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Reception[]

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

References[]

  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.

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