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Serpico (1973)

1973 | Classics | Drama | Mystery

129 mins

Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. His actions get Frank shunned by the other officers, and often placed in dangerous situations by his partners. When his superiors ignore Frank's accusations of corruption, he decides to go public with the allegations. Although this causes the Knapp Commission to investigate his claims, Frank has also placed a target on himself. The film is based on a true story.



Produced by Paramount Pictures
Director Sidney Lumet
Writer Norman Wexler
Cast Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Tony Roberts, Biff McGuire, Barbara Eda-Young, Cornelia Sharpe and John Medici

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1973 | Classics, Drama, Mystery

"Then I would have to — and it’s hard to pick just one of his — but I would go with Sidney Lumet’s Serpico. Again, a performance-driven film, but there’s a sort of a reality to Sidney Lumet’s movies. I had the great pleasure of working with him, and there’s a reality, a sort of documentary quality to his films, you know? And it’s hard to pick from the lot of his films, whether it be Network or Dog Day Afternoon or Serpico. But there’s something about Serpico that has an emotional depth to it that was very touching. And also, it’s easy to identify with someone who’s trying to fight against the system and rise above it and do well, and the price that he pays for doing that. And Al Pacino’s performance in that movie is quite extraordinary."

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Dean (6927 KP) rated

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Serpico (1973)
Serpico (1973)
1973 | Classics, Drama, Mystery
A great film based on a true stroy as a New York cop turns whistle blower on corruption in the police force and becomes an isolated figure.
  
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