Serpico
New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.
Critics Sentiment
Serpico shot in face during Brooklyn narcotics raid betrayal
Serpico's relationships deteriorate due to corruption stress and isolation
The film dramatically rises from the criticized domestic subplot scenes to the universally acclaimed shooting betrayal sequence.
Serpico maintains strong critical reception throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers consistently praising Pacino's performance and Lumet's gritty direction. The film dips during personal relationship scenes that critics found underdeveloped, but reaches its peak during the climactic shooting sequence that reviewers universally acclaimed. Critics appreciated the film's unflinching portrayal of institutional corruption and its documentary-like realism.
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Al Pacino
Officer Frank Serpico
John Randolph
Sidney Green
Jack Kehoe
Tom Keough
Biff McGuire
Captain McClain
Barbara Eda-Young
Laurie
Cornelia Sharpe
Leslie Lane
Tony Roberts
Bob Blair
John Medici
Pasquale
Allan Rich
D. A. Tauber
Norman Ornellas
Rubello
Edward Grover
Lombardo
Albert Henderson
Peluce
Hank Garrett
Malone
Damien Leake
Joey
Joseph Bova
Potts
Gene Gross
Captain Tolkin
John Stewart
Waterman
Woodie King Jr.
Larry
James Tolkan
Steiger
Ed Crowley
Barto
Crew
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