new york city,corruption,police,1970s,wiretap,police corruption,district attorney,narcotics cop

Prince of the City (1981)

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A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.

New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice help eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.

Cast & Crew

Director
Sidney Lumet
  • Profile picture of Treat Williams
    Daniel Ciello Treat Williams
  • Profile picture of Jerry Orbach
    Gus Levy Jerry Orbach
  • Profile picture of Richard Foronjy
    Joe Marinaro Richard Foronjy
  • Profile picture of Carmine Caridi
    Gino Mascone Carmine Caridi
  • Profile picture of Norman Parker
    Rick Cappalino Norman Parker
  • Profile picture of Paul Roebling
    Brooks Paige Paul Roebling
  • Profile picture of Bob Balaban
    Santimassino Bob Balaban
  • Profile picture of James Tolkan
    George Polito James Tolkan

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Keywords

  • new york city
  • corruption
  • police
  • 1970s
  • wiretap
  • police corruption
  • district attorney
  • narcotics cop