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Serpico

7.5/10

Rating

130 min

Runtime

1973

Release Year

Sidney Lumet

Director

Cast

Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire, Barbara Eda-Young

Quick Synopsis

Frank Serpico is a New York City police officer who becomes increasingly disturbed by the widespread corruption within the police department. Determined to expose the illegal activities and unethical behavior of his fellow officers, he decides to report their misconduct. However, his decision to act as a whistleblower leads to isolation and hostility from many of his colleagues, who view his actions as a betrayal.

Detailed Synopsis of Serpico

New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.

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