An honest cop. Who would believe that?
Serpico is directed by Sidney Lumet and adapted to ...
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. Although this causes the Knapp Commission to investigate his claims, Frank has also placed a target on himself.
Released
Dec 18, 1973
2h 10m
Crime, Drama
75%
Serpico
Artists Entertainment Complex, Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company, Paramount Pictures, Dino De Laurentiis Company
Sidney Lumet
$3,000,000
$29,800,000
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. Although this causes the Knapp Commission to investigate his claims, Frank has also placed a target on himself.
An honest cop. Who would believe that?
Serpico is directed by Sidney Lumet and adapted to ...