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William Friedkin in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Oct. 1, 1985 | DURATION: 00:54:01

Synopsis

Discussing the films "The People vs. Paul Crump", "To Live and Die in Los Angeles," and "The French Connection," with director and screenwriter William Friedkin.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 1, 1985

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film

People

Government Producers and Directors Authors, Writers

Tags

Friedkin, William--Interviews Friedkin, William. People vs. Paul Crump. Friedkin, William. French connection. Friedkin, William. To live and die in L.A. Crump, Paul New York (N.Y.). Police Dept.--Drama. Robbery--Illinois--Chicago. Criminals WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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