Serpico is a 1973 American biographical crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino in the title role. The screenplay was adapted by Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler from the book written by Peter Maas, with the assistance of its subject Frank Serpico. The story details Serpico's struggle with corruption within the New York City Police Department during his eleven years of service, and his work as a whistleblower that led to the investigation by the Knapp Commission.
Serpico (1973)
Directed by Sidney Lumet
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Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$3,000,000
Box Office
$29,857,432
Themes
Tags
Corruption, Fighting The System, Frank Serpico, Hippie, Idealism, Idealist, Internal Affairs, Justice, Money, New York City, Police, True Stories, Undercover Cop, Whistleblower
Attributes
Filming Location: New York City
Narrative Location: New York City
Subject: idealism, operational cover, police corruption, social alienation
Time Period: 1970s
Narrative Location: New York City
Subject: idealism, operational cover, police corruption, social alienation
Time Period: 1970s
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