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Prince of the City is a 1981 American epic neo-noir crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. It is based on the life of Robert Leuci , called ‘Daniel Ciello’ in the film, an officer of the New York Police Department who chooses, for idealistic reasons, to expose corruption in the force.
- Burtt Harris
- Paul Chihara
- August 21, 1981
Aug 26, 1981 · A corrupt New York narcotics detective tries to expose police corruption and betray his partners in this 1981 film directed by Sidney Lumet. The film is based on a true story and features Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach and Richard Foronjy in the cast.
- Sidney Lumet
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- 2 min
A movie about a New York cop who cooperates with a 1971 investigation of police corruption and faces a dilemma of betraying his partners. Based on a book by Robert Daley, the film explores the ethical and legal issues of the drug war and the code of silence.
When Rick Cappalino (Norman Parker) from the U.S. Justice Department approaches him with a personal request to investigate police corruption, Ciello agrees -- provided he is not forced to turn in...
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- Sidney Lumet
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- Treat Williams
A drama based on a true story of a narcotics cop who uncovers and exposes police corruption in New York City. Watch the movie clip and read more about the cast, crew, and film details on Turner Classic Movies.
- Sidney Lumet
- Jose Santana
R 08/19/1981 (US) Drama , Thriller , Crime 2h 47m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Play Trailer. A cop is turning. Nobody's safe. Overview. New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice help eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends.
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Prince of the City. DRAMA. Treat Williams ("Once Upon a Time in America") portrays special investigator Danny Ciello, in this epic film from Sidney Lumet ("Serpico," "The Verdict") about a New York detective who turns state's evidence and is plunged into a nightmare of conflicting moral issues.
