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Release Date:
14 maaliskuu 1974 (Netherlands)
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Tagline:
Many of his fellow officers considered him the most dangerous man alive - An honest cop.
Plot:
The true story about an honest New York cop who blew the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him. full summary | add synopsis
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Undercover
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Corruption
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1960s
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Hippie
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Policeman
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 4 wins
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7 nominations
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User Comments:
Pacino's breakthrough is a timeless classic that shouldn't be missed
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Al Pacino | ... | Officer Frank Serpico |
 | John Randolph | ... | Chief Sidney Green |
 | Jack Kehoe | ... | Tom Keough |
| Biff McGuire | ... | Capt. Insp. McClain |
| Barbara Eda-Young | ... | Laurie |
 | Cornelia Sharpe | ... | Leslie Lane |
| Tony Roberts | ... | Bob Blair |
| John Medici | ... | Pasquale |
 | Allan Rich | ... | Dist. Atty. Herman Tauber |
| Norman Ornellas | ... | Don Rubello |
| Edward Grover | ... | Insp. Lombardo (as Ed Grover) |
| Albert Henderson | ... | Peluce (as Al Henderson) |
| Hank Garrett | ... | Malone |
 | Damien Leake | ... | Joey |
| Joseph Bova | ... | Potts (as Joe Bova) |
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Runtime:
129 min | Spain:113 min
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Germany:12 (re-rating) (2006) |
West Germany:18 (original rating) |
Iceland:16 |
Netherlands:12 |
South Korea:15 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Brazil:12 |
Argentina:18 |
Australia:M |
Chile:18 |
Finland:K-15 (DVD rating) |
Norway:18 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:R
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John G. Avildsen was originally to direct, but was replaced just before filming due to differences with the producer.
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Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: Serpico and Lombardo rapidly descend a shaky metal fire escape system without making a sound or alerting the lookout man, who only notices them when they fall to the pavement beside him.
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Quotes:
Rudy Corsaro:
[being arrested by Serpico, who's having trouble finding his badge] Where have they been hidin' you, kid?
Frank Serpico: Wouldn't you like to know?
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Frank Serpico: Wouldn't you like to know?
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Referenced in The North Avenue Irregulars (1979)
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Serpico, directed by Sydney Lumet at the peak of his career, and also launched Al Pacino into a star status. The story follows Frank Serpico, an ambitious and idealist policeman from his first days at the police force as he is exposed to a routine police corruption and to his final days in the force as he invests all his energy in fighting these corruptions. Al Pacino's Performance as Serpico is one of the best in his career, he plays it so cool and professional that it's easy to forget that back in 1973 he was still at the beginning of his career. He makes character of Frank Serpico unforgettable. The film itself is very credible and honest with no clichés that are often appear in this kind of genre. New York has got a terrific look here. every place in this film whether it's bars or shops or buildings is memorable. Overall this makes for a very unique cinematic experience and shouldn't be missed by any movie fan. Well Recommended. 10/10