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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.
Aug 26, 1981 · A narcotics detective cooperates with a special commission to expose police misconduct, but soon faces betrayal and danger. Based on a true story, the film features Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach and Richard Foronjy in the cast.
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- Crime, Drama
- Sidney Lumet
- 1981-08-26
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.
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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.
