Serpico

Serpico

1973

Director:
Sidney Lumet
 
Screenplay:
Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler
 
Cast:
Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire, Barbara Eda-Young, Cornelia Sharp, Tony Roberts
 
Overview:
Based on Peter Maas's book about the true-life exploits of New York cop Frank Serpico. In the 70s, Serpico is an young undercover cop with an unusual trait--he refuses to be on the "take." His testimony in front of a grand jury investigating police corruption does not endear him to his co-workers. As the movie tagline said: "Many of his fellow officers consider him the most dangerous man alive--an honest cop."
Followed by a TV movie and a short-lived TV series.
 
Rating:
 
Format: DVD VHS
 

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