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Nov 21, 2021 · Serpico, who was a consultant on the film, was appreciative of Pacino’s acting chops but butted heads with director Sidney Lumet. The real-life Serpico argued consistently with Lumet over the accuracy of the movie, and eventually, walked away from partaking in the movie altogether. The officer retired in 1972 and traveled the world.
Sep 22, 2020 · Discover the stunning 4K restoration of a New Hollywood classic from director Sidney Lumet – the true story about a cop who blew the whistle on rampant corru...
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Jan 22, 2010 · Serpico on Serpico. PAINFUL MEMORIES Frank Serpico, whose 1971 testimony on police corruption made him a pariah. Librado Romero/The New York Times. HARLEMVILLE, N.Y. He looked like some sort of ...
But Frank Serpico is more than a cop: differently of many movies that define their characters by their professions, here the protagonist demonstrates other interests besides trying to "solve the case and arrest the bad guy": a product of a period of intense cultural agitation (the end of the 60's and beginning of the 70's), Serpico is interested in art and tries to establish contact with ...
Feb 5, 2010 · Serpico earned him a huge fan base, critical praise, and a number of awards and nominations for his electrifying performance of a man fighting not only City Hall but his own inner fears, frustrations, and isolation. He was ably supported by a cast of mostly little-known character actors whose relative anonymity boosted the strong sense of ...
Frank Serpico 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 dangerous situations by his partners. When his superiors ignore Frank's accusations of corruption, he decides to go public with the allegations.
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Feb 4, 2022 · NEW YORK (AP) — More than 50 years after Frank Serpico testified about endemic corruption in the New York Police Department, the department finally recognized his service and injury in the line of duty with an official certificate and inscribed medal of honor. The former undercover detective, 85, received the honor in the mail Thursday, the ...
