Serpico (1973)
Anno di uscita: 1973
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Regista: Sidney Lumet
Writer: Norman Wexler, Peter Maas, Waldo Salt
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Dino De Laurentiis, Martin Bregman
Executive Producer: Dino De Laurentiis
Società: Artists Entertainment Complex, Paramount Pictures, Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company, The De Laurentiis Company
Genere: Action Film, Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Film Based On Book
Budget: 3.000.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: antagonistic, arrogant, based on true story, biography, biting, callous, cops, corruption, disgusted, enraged, fighting the system, grim, hippie, idealism, idealist, informative, intense, internal affairs, money, new york city, police, police corruption, police vigilantism, questioning, serious, sinister, social justice, tense, undercover cop, whistleblower
Storia
Frank Serpico (Al Pacino), an honest and dedicated New York City cop, becomes increasingly disillusioned with the rampant corruption within the police force. Despite facing resistance from his colleagues who view him as an outsider, Serpico decides to blow the whistle on their illegal activities. As he exposes the corruption, his comrades turn against him, leading to a tense and dangerous situation for Serpico.
Riassunto
Sidney Lumet's 'Serpico' (1973) is a gritty and intense exploration of police corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s. Based on true events, the film follows Frank Serpico, an idealist cop who stands against the sinister practices of his fellow officers. Al Pacino delivers a powerful performance as Serpico, highlighting the struggle between maintaining principles in an antagonistic environment and fighting for justice within a corrupt system.
