Cinematic background from Serpico 1973 - Frank Serpico is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. His actions get Frank shunned by the other officers, and often placed in dangerous situations by his partners. When his superiors ignore Frank's accusations of corruption, he decides to go public with the allegations. Although this causes the Knapp Commission to investigate his claims, Frank has also placed a target on himself.

Serpico

1973

Biography, Crime, Drama

Directors:
Sidney Lumet
Writers:
Norman Wexler, Peter Maas, Waldo Salt
Official poster of Serpico 1973 directed by [object Object]
A man standing in front of a store window
A man walking on the sidewalk of a city street
A man sitting on the side of the road eating a sandwich
A man standing on the side of a road with two children