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The Real McCoy

The fascinating story of Bill McCoy, one of the most famous Rum Runners of Prohibition.

02/04/2020 | Expires 02/04/2026 | Rating TV-PG

The Real McCoy

The Real McCoy

Special | 56m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

The fascinating story of Bill McCoy, one of the most famous Rum Runners of Prohibition.

Rum runner Bill McCoy, earned the name "The Real McCoy" because he always delivered uncut, undiluted gin, rum and whiskey to patrons. This "gentleman crook" fueled the Roaring 20's by smuggling more than 1 million bottles from the Caribbean to New York. The film charts McCoy’s transformation from modest boat builder to public enemy #1 with archival materials, historic re-enactments and interviews.

02/04/2020 | Expires 02/04/2026 | Rating TV-PG

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The Real McCoy is presented by your local public television station.

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The Real McCoy

The Real McCoy

Special | 56m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

Rum runner Bill McCoy, earned the name "The Real McCoy" because he always delivered uncut, undiluted gin, rum and whiskey to patrons. This "gentleman crook" fueled the Roaring 20's by smuggling more than 1 million bottles from the Caribbean to New York. The film charts McCoy’s transformation from modest boat builder to public enemy #1 with archival materials, historic re-enactments and interviews.

02/04/2020 | Expires 02/04/2026 | Rating TV-PG

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