The Family Rico

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The Family Rico
GenreCrime
Drama
Based onThe Brothers Rico
by Georges Simenon
Written by David Karp
Directed by Paul Wendkos
Starring Ben Gazzara
Jack Carter
Dane Clark
Theme music composer Dave Grusin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerGeorge LeMaire
Cinematography Robert B. Hauser
Editor Carroll Sax
Running time73 minutes
Production company CBS
Original release
Network CBS
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. 1 2 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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