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Serpico (1973)

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

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

Cast & Crew

Director
Sidney Lumet
  • Profile picture of Al Pacino
    Officer Frank Serpico Al Pacino
  • Profile picture of John Randolph
    Sidney Green John Randolph
  • Profile picture of Jack Kehoe
    Tom Keough Jack Kehoe
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    Captain McClain Biff McGuire
  • Profile picture of Barbara Eda-Young
    Laurie Barbara Eda-Young
  • Profile picture of Cornelia Sharpe
    Leslie Lane Cornelia Sharpe
  • Profile picture of Tony Roberts
    Bob Blair Tony Roberts
  • Profile picture of John Medici
    Pasquale John Medici

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