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Prince of the City is a 1981 American epic neo-noir [2] 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. [a] The screenplay, written by Lumet and Jay ...
- Burtt Harris
- Paul Chihara
- August 21, 1981
Aug 26, 1981 · Prince of the City: Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett. A New York City narcotics detective reluctantly agrees to cooperate with a special commission investigating police corruption, and soon realises he's in over his head, and nobody can be trusted.
- Sidney Lumet
- 72
- 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, directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Treat Williams.
Nov 30, 2011 · A drama based on a true story of a narcotics cop who uncovers police corruption in New York City. Watch the movie clip and read more about the cast, crew, and technical specs of this 1981 film.
- Sidney Lumet
- Jose Santana
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Synopsis. 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. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.
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- Daniel Ciello; Gus Levy; Joe Marinaro
- R
- 1981
Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. Treat Williams. ... Detective Daniel Ciello. Jerry Orbach. ... Detective Gus Levy. Richard Foronjy.
Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review william k Criticized in comparison to the director's previous movie Serpico with same topic and for its length, Prince of the ...
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- Crime, Drama
- R