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Serpico is a 1973 American biographical crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino in the title role. The screenplay was adapted by Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler from the book of the same name written by Peter Maas with the assistance of its subject, Frank Serpico.
Dec 5, 1973 · Al Pacino stars as Frank Serpico, a New York cop who blows the whistle on corruption in the force and faces danger and ostracism. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Oscar-nominated crime drama.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Sidney Lumet
- 1973-12-05
Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. His actions get Frank shunned by the other officers, and often placed in ...
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- Sidney Lumet
- R
- Al Pacino
Adapted by Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler from Peter Maas's book, Sidney Lumet's drama portrays the real-life struggle of an honest New York City cop against a corrupt system. Neophyte officer Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) is determined not to let his job get in the way of his individuality.
- 130 min
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A biographical film about Frank Serpico, a New York cop who refused to join the corruption and was shot in the face in 1971. The plot follows his career, his struggles, his betrayal, and his testimony to the Knapp Commission.
