Serpico (1973)
Año de Estreno: 1973
Nación: United States
Título Alternativo: N/A
Director: Sidney Lumet
Guionista: Norman Wexler, Peter Maas, Waldo Salt
Producción & Género
Productor(es):
Compañías: Artists Entertainment Complex, Paramount Pictures, Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company, The De Laurentiis Company
Género: Action Film, Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Film Based On Book
Premios & Similares
Premios: N/A
Similares:
Palabras Clave
Palabras Clave: antagonistic, arrogant, based on true story, biography, biting, callous, cops, corruption, disgusted, enraged, fighting the system, grim, hippie, idealism, idealist, informative, intense, internal affairs, money, new york city, police, police corruption, police vigilantism, questioning, serious, sinister, social justice, tense, undercover cop, whistleblower
Argumento
Frank Serpico (Al Pacino), an honest and dedicated New York City cop, becomes increasingly disillusioned with the rampant corruption within the police force. Despite facing resistance from his colleagues who view him as an outsider, Serpico decides to blow the whistle on their illegal activities. As he exposes the corruption, his comrades turn against him, leading to a tense and dangerous situation for Serpico.
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Resumen
Sidney Lumet's 'Serpico' (1973) is a gritty and intense exploration of police corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s. Based on true events, the film follows Frank Serpico, an idealist cop who stands against the sinister practices of his fellow officers. Al Pacino delivers a powerful performance as Serpico, highlighting the struggle between maintaining principles in an antagonistic environment and fighting for justice within a corrupt system.
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