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Serpico (DVD, 2002, Checkpoint)
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Biopic of the New York City detective whose anti-corruption efforts in the 60s and early 70s led to the creation of the Knapp Commission and the uncovering of widespread corruption of police officials at all levels. The film was shot in over 100 different areas around New York City. All of his life, Frank Serpico had wanted to be a policeman. He learns at an early stage in his career however that even the cop on the beat is somewhat corrupt accepting free meals and the like. As he advances in his career he finds that corruption is rampant, particularly in the Plainclothes Division, where they collect more in graft than they do in salary. His refusal to take any money puts him in trouble with his colleagues to the point that his life may be in danger. Transferred to the Narcotics Squad in the Bronx, he is shot by a drug dealer when his partners fail to support him. Serpico resigned from the NYPD in 1972. Nobody wanted to work with Serpico. Nothing seems to get done even when he goes to the highest of authorities about the corruption. Despite the dangers he finds himself in, he still refuses to go with the flow, in the hope that one day, the truth will be known. Serpico starts his career as a young man living in the 70's and he lives alone. He has two important relationship with women in the film which happens to be the highlight of the film's tensions with the one who loves him the most and wants to help him. Paco is his streetname. His hippie image is the highlight of career intent to bust criminals while undercover. Everything is working out well, except the money situation. Serpico refuses to accept money, as the other officers do. Serpico finally takes the stand on a grand jury investigation. He continues to work undercover, and his life is placed into jeopardy at the hands of his colleagues. Sydney Lumet, now 83, has done several more recent and interesting films such as Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2008). I'm going to give this a perfect score for it's rich portrayal of an honest person who was true to himself, but felt trapped in a world he didn't understand.Read full review
Came on time, in great shape, played well on all of my media devices.
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good movie
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Excellent re-enactment of a true story.
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Great Al Pacino Movie That Is Based On A True Story. 1973, Old School Al Pacino Days. Check The Movie Out If You Havent Seen It Yet !
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