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Serpico
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Overview

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7.7/10   21,455 votes
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Director:
Sidney Lumet
Writers:
Peter Maas (book)
Waldo Salt (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
14 March 1974 (Netherlands) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Tagline:
Many of his fellow officers considered him the most dangerous man alive - An honest cop.
Plot:
The true story about an honest New York cop who blew the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 7 nominations more
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(9 articles)
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User Comments:
Pacino's breakthrough is a timeless classic that shouldn't be missed more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Al Pacino ... Officer Frank Serpico

John Randolph ... Chief Sidney Green
Jack Kehoe ... Tom Keough
Biff McGuire ... Capt. Insp. McClain
Barbara Eda-Young ... Laurie

Cornelia Sharpe ... Leslie Lane
Tony Roberts ... Bob Blair
John Medici ... Pasquale

Allan Rich ... Dist. Atty. Herman Tauber
Norman Ornellas ... Don Rubello
Edward Grover ... Insp. Lombardo (as Ed Grover)
Albert Henderson ... Peluce (as Al Henderson)
Hank Garrett ... Malone

Damien Leake ... Joey
Joseph Bova ... Potts (as Joe Bova)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
129 min | Spain:113 min
Country:
Italy | USA
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

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Trivia:
After spending a lot of time with Pacino as he prepared for the role, the real Serpico wanted to remain on the set during filming. Producer Bregman said he had to hurt Serpico's feelings and ordered him to leave because he believed that his presence would prove a distraction. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: Serpico and Lombardo rapidly descend a shaky metal fire escape system without making a sound or alerting the lookout man, who only notices them when they fall to the pavement beside him. more
Quotes:
Capt. Insp. McClain: Frank, we wash our own laundry here! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in 'Dog Day Afternoon': Casting the Controversy (2006) (V) more

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20 out of 26 people found the following comment useful:-
Pacino's breakthrough is a timeless classic that shouldn't be missed, 13 January 2005
10/10
Author: ed56 from Israel

Serpico, directed by Sydney Lumet at the peak of his career, and also launched Al Pacino into a star status. The story follows Frank Serpico, an ambitious and idealist policeman from his first days at the police force as he is exposed to a routine police corruption and to his final days in the force as he invests all his energy in fighting these corruptions. Al Pacino's Performance as Serpico is one of the best in his career, he plays it so cool and professional that it's easy to forget that back in 1973 he was still at the beginning of his career. He makes character of Frank Serpico unforgettable. The film itself is very credible and honest with no clichés that are often appear in this kind of genre. New York has got a terrific look here. every place in this film whether it's bars or shops or buildings is memorable. Overall this makes for a very unique cinematic experience and shouldn't be missed by any movie fan. Well Recommended. 10/10

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