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Director:
Sidney Lumet
Writers:
Peter Maas (book)
Waldo Salt (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
5 December 1973 (USA) See more »
Genre:
Action | Biography | Crime | Drama | Romance See 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 »
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 7 nominations See more »
NewsDesk:
(177 articles)
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'12 Angry Men': Why Sidney Lumet's Claustrophobic Classic Still Matters
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User Reviews:
Pacino's breakthrough is a timeless classic that shouldn't be missed See more (132 total) »

Cast

  (in credits order) (verified as complete)

Al Pacino ... Frank Serpico

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

Cornelia Sharpe ... Leslie Lane

Tony Roberts ... Bob Blair
John Medici ... Pasquale

Allan Rich ... D.A. Tauber
Norman Ornellas ... Don Rubello
Edward Grover ... Lombardo (as Ed Grover)
Albert Henderson ... Peluce (as Al Henderson)
Hank Garrett ... Malone

Damien Leake ... Joey
Joseph Bova ... Potts (as Joe Bova)
Gene Gross ... Captain Tolkin

John Stewart ... Waterman
Woodie King Jr. ... Larry (as Woodie King)

James Tolkan ... Steiger (as James Tolkin)
Ed Crowley ... Barto
Bernard Barrow ... Insp. Roy Palmer
Sal Carollo ... Mr. Serpico
Mildred Clinton ... Mrs. Serpico
Nathan George ... Lt. Nate Smith
Gus Fleming ... Dr. Metz
Richard Foronjy ... Rudy Corsaro
Alan North ... Brown
Lewis J. Stadlen ... Jerry Berman
John McQuade ... Kellogg

Ted Beniades ... Al Sarno
John Lehne ... Gilbert

M. Emmet Walsh ... Gallagher
George Ede ... Daley

Charles White ... Commissioner Delaney
rest of cast listed alphabetically:

F. Murray Abraham ... Detective Partner (uncredited)
Don Billett ... Detective Threatening Serpico (uncredited)
Raleigh Bond ... (uncredited)
John Brandon ... Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
James Bulleit ... Det. Styles (uncredited)
Roy Cheverie ... Cop (uncredited)
Sam Coppola ... Cop (uncredited)
Marjorie Eliot ... Rape Victim (uncredited)
René Enríquez ... Cervantes Teacher (uncredited)
Conard Fowkes ... Cop - Narcotics Raid (uncredited)
Frank Gio ... Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Trent Gough ... Cop (uncredited)
Paul E. Guskin ... Police Academy Classmate (uncredited)

Judd Hirsch ... Cop (uncredited)

Bianca Hunter ... (uncredited)
Richard Kuss ... Detective (uncredited)

Tony Lo Bianco ... Cop (uncredited)
George Loros ... Det. Glover (uncredited)
Kenneth McMillan ... Charlie (uncredited)
Stephen Pearlman ... Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Tim Pelt ... Black Hood (uncredited)
William Pelt ... Black Hood (uncredited)

Jay Rasumny ... Television Cameraman (uncredited)
Franklin Scott ... Black Prisoner (uncredited)
Tom Signorelli ... Bookmaker (uncredited)
Ben Slack ... Detective Sitting at Desk (uncredited)
Jaime Sánchez ... Cop (uncredited)

Tracey Walter ... Street Urchin (uncredited)
Mary Louise Weller ... Sally - Girl at Party (uncredited)
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Directed by
Sidney Lumet 
 
Writing credits
Peter Maas (book)

Waldo Salt (screenplay) and
Norman Wexler (screenplay)

Produced by
Martin Bregman .... producer
Dino De Laurentiis .... executive producer
Roger M. Rothstein .... associate producer
 
Original Music by
Mikis Theodorakis 
 
Cinematography by
Arthur J. Ornitz (director of photography)
 
Film Editing by
Dede Allen (film editor)
Richard Marks (co-editor)
 
Casting by
Shirley Rich 
 
Production Design by
Charles Bailey 
 
Art Direction by
Douglas Higgins 
 
Set Decoration by
Thomas H. Wright 
 
Costume Design by
Anna Hill Johnstone 
 
Makeup Department
Philip Leto .... hair stylist (as Phillip Leto)
Reginald Tackley .... makeup artist (as Redge Tackley)
Michael R. Thomas .... special makeup effects artist (uncredited)
 
Production Management
Martin Danzig .... unit manager
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Burtt Harris .... assistant director
Alan Hopkins .... assistant director
 
Art Department
Leslie Bloom .... set dresser (as Les Bloom)
Joseph M. Caracciolo .... property master (as Joe Caracciola)
Jack Hughes .... scenic artist
Robert Hart .... construction coordinator (uncredited)
 
Sound Department
Edward Beyer .... sound editor
Richard P. Cirincione .... sound editor
Jack Fitzstephens .... sound editor (as John J. Fitzstephens)
Robert M. Reitano .... sound editor (as Robert Reitano)
Robert Rogow .... boom operator
James Sabat .... sound mixer (as James J. Sabat)
Dick Vorisek .... re-recordist (as Richard Vorisek)
Maurice Schell .... assistant sound editor (uncredited)
Maurice Schell .... foley editor (uncredited)
 
Stunts
Frank Orsatti .... stunt coordinator (uncredited)
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Lou Barlia .... camera operator (as Louis Barlia)
Charles Kolb .... key grip
Willie Meyerhoff .... gaffer (as Willy Meyerhoff)
Joseph Di Pasquale .... first assistant camera (uncredited)
Jim Hovey .... assistant camera (uncredited)
 
Casting Department
Michael Chinich .... extras casting (uncredited)
Don Phillips .... extras casting (uncredited)
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Clifford Capone .... wardrobe (as Clifford C. Capone)
 
Editorial Department
Ronald Roose .... assistant editor
Angelo Corrao .... assistant editor (uncredited)
 
Music Department
Bob James .... conductor
Bob James .... music arranger
 
Transportation Department
Raymond Hartwick .... transportation gaffer
 
Other crew
B.J. Bjorkman .... script supervisor (as B.J. Bachman)
Shari Leibowitz .... production secretary (uncredited)
 
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
"Sérpico" - Argentina, Peru
"Serpico" - Canada (French title), France
"Serpico" - Austria, West Germany (dubbed version)
"Serpico" - Spain (imdb display title)
"Serpico" - Hungary (imdb display title)
"Serpico" - Croatia (imdb display title)
"Serpico" - Greece
"Serpico" - Denmark
"Serpico" - Japan
"Serpico" - Brazil
"Serpico - Den siste ærlige purk" - Norway (imdb display title)
"Serpico - gatans tiger" - Finland (Swedish title)
"Serpiko" - Turkey (Turkish title)
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Parents Guide:
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Runtime:
130 min | Spain:113 min
Country:
USA | Italy
Language:
English | Italian | Spanish
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Germany:12 (re-rating) (2006) | West Germany:18 (original rating) | Iceland:16 | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:R16 | Brazil:12 | Peru:18 | Argentina:18 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-15 (DVD rating) | Norway:18 | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USASee more »
Company:
Artists Entertainment ComplexSee more »

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.See more »
Movie Connections:
Featured in 'Serpico': From Real to Reel (2002) (V)See more »
Soundtrack:
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36 out of 44 people found the following review useful.
Pacino's breakthrough is a timeless classic that shouldn't be missed, 13 January 2005
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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