Serpico poster
Director Sidney Lumet
Screenplay Waldo Salt, Norman Wexler

Serpico

Tagline: Many of his fellow officers considered him the most dangerous man alive - An honest cop.

Release Date: 1973-12-18

Duration: 130 minutes

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.

Casting

  • F. Murray Abraham
    Detective Partner (uncredited)
  • Al Pacino
    Officer Frank Serpico
  • M. Emmet Walsh
    Gallagher
  • Tracey Walter
    Street Urchin (uncredited)
  • Judd Hirsch
    Cop (uncredited)
  • Tony Roberts
    Bob Blair
  • Albert Henderson
    Peluce
  • Kenneth McMillan
    Charlie (uncredited)
  • Tony Lo Bianco
    Cop (uncredited)
  • Alan North
    Brown