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1973 · 129 min · R

Serpico

Directed by Sidney Lumet · Crime, Drama, History

Serpico (1973) is a Crime film, directed by Sidney Lumet set in New York City during the 1960s–1970s. It runs 129 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of power & corruption, isolation, and betrayal play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Míkis Theodorakis
Cinematography
Arthur J. Ornitz
Cast
Al PacinoJohn RandolphJack KehoeBiff McGuireBarbara Eda-YoungCornelia SharpeTony RobertsJohn Medici

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1960s1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Power & CorruptionIsolationBetrayal
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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