Serpico
Summary:
Adapted by Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler from Peter Maas's book, Sidney Lumet's drama portrays the real-life struggle of an honest New York City cop against a corrupt system. Neophyte officer Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) is determined not to let his job get in the way of his individuality. Despite his colleagues' leery reactions, he keeps one foot firmly planted in the c... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Al Pacino - (Frank Serpico)
Tony Roberts - (Bob Blair)
Jack Kehoe - (Tom Keough)
Cornelia Sharpe - (Leslie)
Barbara Eda-Young - (Laurie)
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Review:
The first of two Sidney Lumet movies to feature stellar performances from the kinetic Al Pacino, Serpico was released at a heated moment in American culture and touched a nerve with American audiences. Based on a series of real events, the film targeted institutional corruption in the New York City Police Department and fit in stylisticall... Continue >>
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