The End of the Nightstick

The End of the Nightstick

Genres

Documentary

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An exposé unravels a history of abuse of suspects by the Chicago police.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

44 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

10 November 1994

Country

United States of America

Cast

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