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Dec 5, 1973 · A film based on the true story of Frank Serpico, a New York cop who exposed police corruption and faced retaliation. Starring Al Pacino, directed by Sidney Lumet, nominated for two Oscars and praised by critics and audiences.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
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- 1973-12-05
Much of Serpico's fame came after the release of the 1973 film Serpico, in which he was portrayed by Al Pacino, based on the book of the same name by Peter Maas. On June 27, 2013, the USA Section of ANPS (National Association of Italian State Police) awarded him the "Saint Michael Archangel Prize".
Nov 1, 2017 · Frank Serpico, the former NYPD officer who exposed corruption and inspired the 1973 film Serpico, narrates his own story in this unrated documentary. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user and critic reviews on IMDb.
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- Documentary, Biography
- Antonino D'Ambrosio
- 2017-11-01
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.
93% Tomatometer 55 Reviews 88% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. His actions...
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- Sidney Lumet
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- Al Pacino
Oct 31, 2017 · “ Serpico ,” the 1973 movie directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino, was an adaptation of a book by Peter Maas about a New York City police officer who fought corruption in the ranks...
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Summaries. An honest New York cop named Frank Serpico blows the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him. Serpico is a cop in the 1960s-early 1970s. Unlike all his colleagues, he refuses a share of the money that the cops routinely extort from local criminals.
