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Release Date:
14 March 1974 (Netherlands)
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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
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Undercover
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Corruption
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1960s
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Hippie
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Policeman
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 4 wins
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7 nominations
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(11 articles)
Warren Beatty, Steven Spielberg, Dino de Laurentiis: Governors Awards 2009
(From Alternative Film Guide. 15 November 2009, 4:33 PM, PST)
Little Scene : Scarecrow
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(From Alternative Film Guide. 15 November 2009, 4:33 PM, PST)
Little Scene : Scarecrow
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Pacino's breakthrough is a timeless classic that shouldn't be missed
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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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Runtime:
129 min | Spain:113 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Germany:12 (re-rating) (2006) |
West Germany:18 (original rating) |
Iceland:16 |
Netherlands:12 |
South Korea:15 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Brazil:12 |
Argentina:18 |
Australia:M |
Chile:18 |
Finland:K-15 (DVD rating) |
Norway:18 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:R
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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.
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Quotes:
Gun shop owner:
That gun takes a 14 shot clip. You expecting an army?
Frank Serpico: No. Just a division.
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Frank Serpico: No. Just a division.
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Referenced in Street Kings (2008)
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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