Tag: Frank Serpico
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‘Serpico’: How Does the Movie Compare to the True Story?
Between the years 1972 and 1975, Al Pacino went on a run that could very easily be considered the best four-year run of any film actor’s career with just as many outstanding roles in unforgettable movies. It started with The Godfather and ended with Dog Day Afternoon. Nestled in between the two great Godfather films…
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Serpico review – Al Pacino is at his intense best in classic 70s corrupt-cop thriller
Powerful story of disguise and alienation is led by the moral passion of Pacino’s countercultural whistleblowerFilm-making guts and glory are on display from director Sidney Lumet, star Al Pacino and many others in this compelling New York crime drama from 1973. It is based on the true story of whistleblowing police officer Frank Serpico who,…