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Serpico (1973)

โ€œMany of his fellow officers considered him the most dangerous man alive - an honest cop.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 2,288 votes 2h 9m r DramaHistoryCrime

#8 of 30 films from 1973 #715 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Sidney Lumet ยท Written by Waldo Salt, Norman Wexler

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Overview

New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.

Cast

Al Pacinoas Officer Frank Serpico
John Randolphas Sidney Green
Jack Kehoeas Tom Keough
Biff McGuireas Captain McClain
Barbara Eda-Youngas Laurie
Cornelia Sharpeas Leslie Lane
Tony Robertsas Bob Blair
John Medicias Pasquale
Allan Richas D. A. Tauber
Norman Ornellasas Rubello
Edward Groveras Lombardo
Albert Hendersonas Peluce
Hank Garrettas Malone
Damien Leakeas Joey

Facts

Release dateDecember 18, 1973
Runtime129 min (2h 9m) โ€” longer as the 1973 average of 110 min
GenresDrama, History, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$3,500,000
Box office$30,800,000 (8.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0070666

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Questions

How long is Serpico?
Serpico runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Is Serpico worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 2,288 votes, which places it #8 of 30 films released in 1973 in this index (top 77%) and #715 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Serpico?
Serpico was directed by Sidney Lumet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 12 Angry Men (1957), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Network (1976).
Who stars in Serpico?
Al Pacino as Officer Frank Serpico; John Randolph as Sidney Green; Jack Kehoe as Tom Keough; Biff McGuire as Captain McClain; Barbara Eda-Young as Laurie; Cornelia Sharpe as Leslie Lane.
What is Serpico rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Serpico?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2984.

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