Serpico is a cop in the early 1970s. Unlike all his colleagues, he refuses a share of the money that the cops routinely extort from local criminals. Nobody wants to work with Serpico, and he's in constant danger of being placed in life threatening positions by his "partners". Nothing seems to get done even when he goes to the highest of authorities. Despite the dangers he finds himself in, he still refuses to 'go with the flow', in the hope that one day, the truth will be known.
Written by Rob Hartill
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.
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Goofs
Audio/visual unsynchronized:
When Leslie tells Serpico that she loves him at the party, her lips aren't moving.
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Quotes
Frank Serpico:
The reality is that we do not wash our own laundry - it just gets dirtier. See more »