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- In the film, Pacino played the New York Police department detective Frank Serpico, who was noted in the late 1960s for his whistleblowing on corruption within the police force.
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Nov 21, 2021 · In the opening scene of the 1973 film Serpico, Al Pacino, who stars as the titular character Frank Serpico of the New York police department, tensely draws his revolver. Frank Serpico is about to make an arrest at a heroin dealer’s apartment.
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Serpico is a 1973 American biographical crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino in the title role. The screenplay was adapted by Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler from the book of the same name written by Peter Maas with the assistance of its subject, Frank Serpico.
Much of Serpico's fame came after the release of the 1973 film Serpico, in which he was portrayed by Al Pacino, based on the book of the same name by Peter Maas. On June 27, 2013, the USA Section of ANPS (National Association of Italian State Police) awarded him the "Saint Michael Archangel Prize".
Dec 5, 1973 · Serpico: Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire. 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.
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Aug 20, 2023 · Frank Serpico's story of exposing police corruption in the 1970s is accurately portrayed in the film, showcasing his refusal to participate in illegal activities and his alienation from...
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Mar 20, 2023 · Al Pacino famously played Frank Serpico in Sidney Lumet's 1973 neo-noir crime film 'Serpico'. Pacino admitted that he didn't want to play him until he met him.
Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) 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...
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