7/10
1973-12-18 R Serpico

Serpico

Many of his fellow officers considered him the most dangerous man alive - An honest cop.

Release Date: 1973-12-18

Rating: 7.5 / 10

Runtime: 130 mins

Frank Serpico is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. Frank's actions get him shunned by the other officers, and often placed in dangerous situations by his partners. When his superiors ignore his accusations of corruption, Frank decides to go public with the allegations. Although this causes the Knapp Commission to investigate his claims, Frank has also placed a target on himself.


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Runtime

130 minutes

Release Date

1973-12-18

Budget

$3,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$29,800,000

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

John Randolph
John Randolph
Cornelia Sharpe
Cornelia Sharpe
John Medici
John Medici
Allan Rich
Allan Rich
Norman Ornellas
Norman Ornellas

Crew Members

Sidney Lumet
Sidney Lumet Director
Burtt Harris
Burtt Harris Assistant Director
Alan Hopkins
Alan Hopkins Assistant Director
Waldo Salt
Waldo Salt Screenplay
Norman Wexler
Norman Wexler Screenplay

Awards and Nominations

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Year: 1974
Status: 🏆 Won

Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Drama

Year: 1974
Status: 🎭 Nominated

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    John Chard

    Rating: 9/10

    "An honest cop. Who would believe that? Serpico is directed by Sidney Lumet and adapted to screenplay by Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler from Peter Maas’ biography of NYPD officer Frank Serpico who stood up to expose rife corruption in the force. It stars Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire, Bernard Barrow, Nathan George and Tony Roberts. Music is by Mikis Theodorakis and Giacomo Puccini and cinematography by Arthur J. Ornitz.. Great story telling meets a first class acting performance in Lumet’s searing movie. Frank Serpico (Pacino), a legend to us mere mortals out on the street, but the most hated man on the NYPD, so much so he almost paid for his sense of what’s right and wrong with his life. Picture follows Frank through his integration on the force and onto the build up of corruption he comes across. All the time we are also getting an insight into the man himself, his life and loves outside of work, with Lumet and Pacino making sure Frank is not painted as a saintly perfectionist, there is no halo above his head, he has flaws like everybody else. New York is expertly painted as a raw and grubby place, the hustle and bustle a nuisance, and the seamy underside where crims and dirty coppers dwell makes you feel like taking a shower. It proves to be a riveting character study and a thought provoking expose at the same time, while ultimately it proves to be a touching experience come the culmination of the drama. Excellent. 9/10"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Serpico ?

The movie is approximately 130 minutes long.

What is the Serpico's release date?

1973-12-18 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Serpico?

The movie belongs to the Crime Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Serpico?

The lead actors include Al Pacino , John Randolph , and Jack Kehoe , among others.

Who directed Serpico?

The movie was directed by Sidney Lumet Burtt Harris Alan Hopkins

What is the Serpico's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $3,000,000 .

How much did Serpico movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $29,800,000 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Serpico movie?

Major production companies include Artists Entertainment Complex Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company Paramount Pictures The De Laurentiis Company .

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