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Serpico (1973)

R 130 min  -  Action | Biography | Crime  -   5 December 1973 (USA)
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Ratings: 7.8/10 from 38,244 users   Metascore: 87/100 
Reviews: 132 user | 56 critic | 7 from Metacritic.com

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.

Director:

Sidney Lumet

Writers:

Peter Maas (book), Waldo Salt (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 7 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Al Pacino ...
Frank Serpico
John Randolph ...
Chief Sidney Green
Jack Kehoe Jack Kehoe ...
Tom Keough
Biff McGuire Biff McGuire ...
Captain McClain
Barbara Eda-Young Barbara Eda-Young ...
Laurie
Cornelia Sharpe ...
Leslie Lane
Tony Roberts ...
John Medici John Medici ...
Pasquale
Allan Rich ...
D.A. Tauber
Norman Ornellas Norman Ornellas ...
Don Rubello
Edward Grover Edward Grover ...
Lombardo (as Ed Grover)
Albert Henderson Albert Henderson ...
Peluce (as Al Henderson)
Hank Garrett Hank Garrett ...
Malone
Damien Leake ...
Joey
Joseph Bova Joseph Bova ...
Potts (as Joe Bova)
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Storyline

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  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Money | Corruption | Drugs | Drug Dealer | Knapp Commission  | See more »

Taglines:

Many of his fellow officers considered him the most dangerous man alive - An honest cop.

Genres:

Action | Biography | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA | Italy

Language:

English | Italian | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sérpico See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$29,800,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

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. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Leslie tells Serpico that she loves him at the party, her lips aren't moving. See more »

Quotes

Frank Serpico: The reality is that we do not wash our own laundry - it just gets dirtier.
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Connections

Featured in 'Serpico': From Real to Reel (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"E Lucevan le Stelle"
(uncredited)
from "Tosca"
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Giuseppe Di Stefano See more »