Serpico

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Template:Infobox Film Serpico is a 1973 film based on the true story of New York City policeman Frank Serpico who eventually went undercover to expose the corruption of his fellow officers, after being pushed to the brink at first by their distrust and later by the threats and intimidation they levied against him. It stars Al Pacino, John Randolph and Jack Kehoe.

The movie was adapted by Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler from the biographical book of the same title written by Peter Maas. It was directed by Sidney Lumet. The original music theme has been composed by Mikis Theodorakis and its Greek name is Dromoi Palaioi.

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Al Pacino) and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.

1 The Plot Line
2 Staff
- 2.1 Cast
- 2.2 Crew
3 See also
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The Plot Line

Serpico became an officer in 1960, and was in the NYPD until resigning in 1972. Unlike his colleagues, he refused to share money and goods the police routinely extorted from local criminals and business operators. Because of this and his "hippie" countercultural dress and lifestyle (such as living in Greenwich Village), no other officers wanted to work with Serpico. Therefore, he was in constant danger of being placed in life threatening positions by his "partners". Nothing seemed to get done, even when he went to the highest authorities. Despite the dangers in which he found himself, he still refused to "go with the flow" and hoped that one day, the truth of his partners' corruption would be known.

Serpico was made into a 1976 television series starring David Birney.

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