Serpico 1973

Name: Serpico
Released: 1973-12-18
Cast: Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire, Barbara Eda-Young

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Sidney Lumet
Written by:	Waldo Salt & Norman Wexler
Release date:	1973-12-18
Runtime:	130 minutes
Critics score:	90 / 100
Tagline:	Many of his fellow officers considered him the most dangerous man alive - An honest cop.