Serpico Movie Review 1973

Based on Peter Maas's book about the true-life exploits of Frank Serpico, a New York undercover policeman who exposed corruption in the police department. Known as much for his nonconformism as for his honesty, the real Serpico eventually retired from the force and moved to Europe. South Bronx-raised Pacino gives the character reality and strength. Excellent New York location photography.

Distribution

Paramount Home Video, 5555 Melrose Ave., 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, Phone: (323)956-5000, URL: http://www.paramount.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 130 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Undercover Cops, True Stories, Rebel With a Cause, Rogue Cops, Loner Cops, Books to Film: Peter Maas, New York, New York

Screenplay

Waldo Salt, Norman Wexler

Cast

Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Barbara Eda-Young, Cornelia Sharpe, F. Murray Abraham, Tony Roberts

Cinematography

Arthur Ornitz

Director

Sidney Lumet

Music

Mikis Theodorakis

Producer

Dino De Laurentiis

Awards

Golden Globes 1974: Actor--Drama (Pacino); Natl. Bd. of Review 1973: Actor (Pacino); Writers Guild 1973: Adapt. Screenplay.