description Serpico Overview
Serpico recounts the experiences of Frank Serpico, a former NYPD officer, who exposed widespread corruption within the department during his time serving eleven years. His actions prompted an investigation by the Knapp Commission following his role as a whistleblower. The film portrays Serpico’s efforts to uncover and report systemic misconduct within the force.
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info Serpico Specifications
| Country | Italy |
| Year | 1973 |
help Serpico FAQ
Is Serpico based on a real NYPD officer?
Yes, Serpico is based on Frank Serpico, an NYPD officer who exposed police corruption. The story was adapted from Peter Maas's 1973 nonfiction book Serpico.
Who directed Serpico and who plays Frank Serpico?
Sidney Lumet directed the 1973 film. Al Pacino plays Frank Serpico, shortly after his breakout role in The Godfather.
What was the Knapp Commission in relation to Serpico?
The Knapp Commission was formed in 1970 to investigate corruption in the New York City Police Department. Frank Serpico's testimony became one of the best-known parts of that public corruption scandal.
How does Serpico compare with Dog Day Afternoon?
Both are 1970s Sidney Lumet films starring Al Pacino and both are rooted in New York pressure-cooker realism. Serpico is a corruption whistleblower story, while Dog Day Afternoon is based on a Brooklyn bank robbery.
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