After military service, he worked parttime and attended college, joining the new york city police department at the age of twentythree. The deadly game, served as pilot and aired in april 1976. Hailed as a hero by many, hated by others, officer frank serpico made headlines when he blew the whistle on a culture. Cornelia sharpe was born on october 18, 1943 in selma, alabama, usa as cornelia lynn sharpe.
Based on the true story of former nypd officer frank serpico. An honest new york cop named frank serpico blows the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him. The scruffylooking, longhaired officer used unorthodox means to get results, and reported to lieutenant sullivan. From the very beginning of the film, viewers are captivated by the character frank. Appalled by the extent of police corruption, serpico goes to his. Directed by antonino dambrosio, its a portrait of the legendary brooklynborn italianamerican cop who blew the whistle on. Many of his fellow officers considered him the most dangerous man alive an honest cop serpico is a 1973 american biopic directed by sidney lumet and starring al pacino.
She was previously married to martin bregman and joseph gallison. In order to qualify for the famous gold shield he joins the plainclothes division, where serpicos tendency to dress like a hippy and refusal to take bribes earn first. According to a january 1974 article in new republic, applicants for the qualifying exam to become a new york city police officer increased dramatically after the release of serpico. Get serpico dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. The film went into general release on february 6, 1974, one week prior to the academy.
Frank serpico is one of the finest undercover officers on the nypd. Frank serpico is a finely etched and fascinating documentary. With their second collaboration in 1974, al pacino and sidney lumet. Serpico is directed by sidney lumet and adapted to screenplay by waldo salt and norman wexler from peter maas biography of nypd officer frank serpico who stood up to expose rife corruption in the force. Jan 12, 2016 david birney played serpico in the one season nbc series, which premiered in 1976. As the titular frank serpico, a whistleblowing new york city police officer who exposed corruption in the. Hulu will be ringing in the new year by making a slew of classic movies available january 1, including breakfast at tiffanys,serpico, and footloose. Serpico, the cop who wouldnt take money far flungers. Costume design by 1 makeup department 3 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 2 art department 4 sound department 9 stunts 3 camera and electrical department 5 casting department 2 costume. With stark, harsh scenes which show greed and savagery on the part of both the criminals and the law enforcement officers assigned to protect the. The 1973 movie serpico, based on peter maass best selling biography, tells the story of frank serpico, an officer in the new york police department, who fought against police corruption during the 1960s and 1970s. Internal affairs was born from serpico s experiences.
As the reallife nypd detective whose integrity cost him virtually everything and almost cost him his life, pacino became one of the icons of gritty, realistic 1970s filmmaking. The pair have worked together on a number of films since serpico, including dog day afternoon 1975, scarface 1983, sea of love 1989 and carlitos way 1993. His actions get frank shunned by the other officers, and often placed in. The film and principals were nominated for numerous. The decade that gave us such esteemed films as the french connection, dirty harry, and serpico also provided no. Frank serpico official trailer l hd l ifc films youtube. Season 2 dvd season 1 dvd the greatest 70s cop shows dvd cop dramas seemed to hit their prime in the 1970s. She is an actress, known for serpico 1973, the reincarnation of peter proud 1975 and the adventures of pluto nash 2002. Frank serpico al pacino is an idealistic new york city cop who dreams of becoming a detective. Serpico is a shortlived american crime drama series that aired on nbc between september 1976 and february 1977. The decade that gave us such esteemed films as the french connection, dirty harry, and serpico also provided no shortage of police entertainment in primetime. This week we have morse versus frost, brilliant analysis by the actors and production teams followed by a top episode. It stars al pacino, john randolph, jack kehoe, biff mcguire, bernard barrow, nathan george and tony roberts.
The film and its principals were nominated for numerous awards, and. Jun 02, 2008 the big short 6 jared vennetts pitch to front point partners jenga blocks scene duration. One of the brightest showcases of pacinos intimidating talents came from sidney lumets powerful, disquieting serpico. Murray abraham, and one oscar nominee, judd hirsch. With their second collaboration in 1974, al pacino and sidney lumet delivered one of the very best films of the decade with dog day afternoon.
Spain 23 september 1974 barcelona spain 26 september 1974 madrid belgium 11 october 1974 gent. The series was based on the book by peter maas and the 1973 film of the same name that starred al pacino in the title role. Serpico is an american crime drama series that aired on nbc between september 1976 and january 1977. Officer becker is a perfect example of a rotten apple. Al pacino, in one of the defining films of his career, plays reallife new york policeman frank serpico. An engrossing, immediate depiction of early 70s new york, serpico is elevated by al pacinos ferocious performance. Nobody wants to work with serpico, and hes in constant danger of being placed in life threatening positions by his. Serpico s story has remained a compelling one for the public and the media.
Spain 23 september 1974 barcelona spain 26 september 1974 madrid belgium 11 october 1974 gent ireland 11 october 1974. The film and maas book from which it was adapted were the basis for a television movie, serpico. David birney played serpico in the one season nbc series, which premiered in 1976. Serpicos story has remained a compelling one for the public and the media. Tom sullivan 19761977 19701982 episode guide for serpico. Performances, writing, attention to detail, and the visual storytelling are all first rate. Internal affairs was born from serpicos experiences. Unlike his cleancut colleagues, he immerses himself in the style of the streets, blending in perfectly with. Frank serpico al pacino is an idealistic new york city cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. Rotten apples the officer acts corruptly alone and it would have been best not to hire them in the first place.
Frank serpico was a maverick new york city detective who, after turning in a. Serpico 1973 police brutality scene 210 movieclips. Frank serpico is a former brooklyn detective who became the most famous whistleblower in nypd history, appearing before the knapp commission in 1971 to expose rampant police corruption. Among them was frank serpico, the former nypd officer whose campaign against police corruption was the subject of the enduring 1973 film, serpico, starring al pacino in the title role. The film is full of corruption and it seems as if the only one willing to stop it is frank serpico. Serpico 1973 al pacino is an actor gifted with a phenomenal range of versatility and vulnerability. An honest new york cop named frank serpico blows the whistle on rampant corruption in the force. Serpico by peter maas was a recommended and required reading by my professor in college. Oct 28, 2017 frank serpico is a finely etched and fascinating documentary. Unlike all his colleagues, he refuses a share of the money that the cops routinely extort from local criminals. Serpicodog day afternoon 2 discs warner home video. Only 14 episodes were broadcast before it was canceled due to poor ratings. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 67 produced by 3 music by 1.
Waldo salt and norman wexler wrote the screenplay, adapting peter maass biography of nypd officer frank serpico, who went undercover to expose corruption in the police force. Find out where serpico is streaming, if serpico is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Lumet and pacino would reunite two years later for another true new york. They both have posters of al pacino as serpico on their bedroom walls. With al pacino, john randolph, jack kehoe, biff mcguire. Nobody wants to work with serpico, and hes in constant danger of being placed in life threatening positions by his partners. Sidney lumets 1973 film stars al pacino as new york cop frank serpico. The film cast includes two oscar winners, al pacino and f. Serpico retired on june 15, 1972, one month after receiving the new york city police departments highest honor, the medal of honor. The film is adapted from the peter maas book on serpico and the knapp commission enquiry he instigated.
The deadly game 1976, and a tv series broadcast in the 197677. Serpico original music from the soundtrack discogs. Series regulars or semiregulars in serpico from 19701982. Serpico is a movie released in 1973 that is as impactful and relevant today as it was when it was made. Extraction 2 is happening, but will chris hemsworth return. Both maass book and the film cover 12 years, 1960 to 1972. Frank serpico was a maverick new york city detective who, after turning in a large number of bad cops and later being shot in the face, often went undercover to. During his time as a cop during the late 1960s and early 70s, serpico bounced between.
Its based on peter maas biography of nypd officer frank serpico, who went undercover to expose corruption in the force. Cook short ribs on a hot grill or under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until nicely browned but juicy. Serpico was the first police officer in the history of the new york city police department to step forward to report, and subsequently testify openly about widespread, systemic corruption payoffs amounting to millions of dollars. This novel shows the historical making of an honest police department. Frank serpico al pacino is an idealistic new york city cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the. With david birney, tom atkins, nick corello, richard foronjy. It stars al pacino, john randolph, jack kehoe, biff mcguire, bernard. Serpico is a 1973 american neonoir biographical crime film directed by sidney lumet, and starring al pacino. Serpico 2 hours and 10 minutes movie 1974 serpico is a cop in the 1960searly 1970s. As reported in the var 9 jan 1974 article, serpico was also the first film in the starproducer partnership between bregman and pacino. In the early 1970s, one man stood up to the entire new york city police force. Tony manero john travolta in saturday night fever and dirk diggler mark wahlberg in boogie nights have one major thing in common. Find movie and film cast and crew information for serpico 1973 sidney lumet on allmovie.
David birney as officer frank serpico 19761977 tom atkins as lt. David birney played serpico in the oneseason nbc series, which premiered in 1976. The big short 6 jared vennetts pitch to front point partners jenga blocks scene duration. It is based on a true story which shaped the way police department policy is handled to this day. He is known for whistleblowing on police corruption in the late 1960s and early 1970s, an act that prompted mayor john v. By the way, its fascinating to realize the difference of the approach between serpico which embraces the hippie culture and its intellectual curiosity and the fascist mcq, directed by john sturges just the following year 1974 and which presented john wayne as a detective that also faced police corruption, but who had a real contempt for. Pile grilled meat on a platter and serve immediately with lettuce leaves on the side. Frank serpico joins nypd officers for rally in support of. Dec 02, 2019 frank serpico al pacino is an idealistic new york city cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. Francesco vincent serpico born april 14, 1936 citation needed is a former new york city police department nypd detective who holds both american and italian citizenship. Serpico is a 1973 american neonoir biographical crime film directed by sidney lumet, and. The deadly game 1976, and a tv series broadcast in the 197677 season, both starring david birney as serpico. Oct 28, 2017 cook short ribs on a hot grill or under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until nicely browned but juicy. Frank serpico was a maverick new york city detective who, after turning in a large number of bad cops and later being shot in the face, often went undercover to expose corruption in the city.