CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint
N/AReleasedDocumentary

CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint

An undercover investigative documentary on illegal bookmaking in Boston, using concealed-camera footage to expose institutional corruption and regulatory failure, and triggering major political and law-enforcement reforms following broadcast. (Note: Originally produced and broadcast as part of CBS Reports, but widely cited, archived, and treated as an independent investigative documentary due to production method, cultural impact, and historical significance.)

Overview

Release Date
Nov 30, 1961
Original Title
CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint
Runtime
64 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
en
Production Companies
CBS News Productions
Production Countries
United States of America