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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.
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.
Aug 16, 2023 · Movies. This article is more than 8 months old. Review. Serpico review – Al Pacino is at his intense best in classic 70s corrupt-cop thriller. Powerful story of disguise and alienation is led...
Sep 22, 2020 · Discover the young Al Pacino in a ferocious and career changing performance in an engrossing, immediate depiction of the 1971 New York. In New York in 1971, a honest policeman, Serpico,...
Overview. 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.
Summary Sidney Lumet's 1973 film stars Al Pacino as New York cop Frank Serpico. Biography. Crime. Drama. Thriller. Directed By: Sidney Lumet. Written By: Peter Maas, Waldo Salt, Norman Wexler. Serpico. Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews. 83. User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 155 User Ratings. 8.4. My Score.
Jack Kehoe. Tom Keough. BM. Biff McGuire. Captain McClain. BE. Barbara Eda-Young. Laurie. About. Serpico. DRAMA. Shot on location on New York City's crime-filled streets, in a legendary director's masterpiece Serpico, adapted from and based on a best selling novel, is a rousing portrait of courage in the face of insidious corruption.
