CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint
movie

Released November 30, 1961
Genres:
Overview
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.)
Runtime
1h 4m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
CBS Reports: Biography of a Bookie Joint
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies
- no logo available
CBS News Productions
United States


