Jimmy Hoffa Appears in Chicago Federal District Court
Identifier
F.2012-03-1201
Date Of Production
December 9 1960
Abstract
Jimmy Hoffa responds to the press on December 9, 1960.
Description
This film shows Jimmy Hoffa’s appearance outside the United States Commissioners' hearing room in Chicago after posting bond in conjunction with indictment charging mail fraud involving misuse of union funds. Hoffa answers questions posed by the press, and when asked for comment concerning Robert Kennedy’s impending appointment as United States attorney general, Hoffa notably clenches his jaw and responds with stiff disdain: "The country has many competent qualified lawyers who have tried lawsuits."
Run Time
4 min 36 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
175 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Element
Negatives
Genre
Form
Subject
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Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Hoffa, Jimmy (is participant)
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