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Serpico

Serpico

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 18, 1973

Runtime

2h 10m

Genres

Crime, Drama

User Score

75%

Original Title

Serpico

Production Companies

Artists Entertainment Complex, Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company, Paramount Pictures, Dino De Laurentiis Company

Director

Sidney Lumet

Budget

$3,000,000

Revenue

$29,800,000

Description

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.