Serpico
A principled NYPD detective uncovers widespread corruption within his own department, risking his career and life to expose the truth and reform a broken system.
“Many of his fellow officers considered him the most dangerous man alive - an honest cop.”
Synopsis
New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.
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A crew of 130+ credited
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Edited by Dede AllenShot by Arthur J OrnitzScored by Mikis TheodorakisDesigned by Charles BaileySound by James SabatCostumes by Anna Hill JohnstoneStunts by Frank Orsatti
Box Office
1973 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 8.8× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$30.8M
Full synopsis
Also known as
- (Flemish)Serpico
Release dates around the world2 countries · showhide
- United StatesDec 5, 1973
- BrazilJan 25, 1974
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Cast & Crew
130 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Supporting cast
63Hank Garrett
as Malone
Damien Leake
as Joey
Joseph Bova
as Potts
Gene Gross
as Captain Tolkin
John Stewart
as Waterman
Woodie King Jr
as Larry
James Tolkan
as Steiger
Ed Crowley
as Barto
Bernard Barrow
as Palmer
Sal Carollo
as Mr. Serpico
Mildred Clinton
as Mrs. Serpico
Nathan George
as Smith
Gus Fleming
as Dr. Metz
Richard Foronjy
as Corsaro
Alan North
as Brown
Lewis J Stadlen
as Berman
John Mcquade
as Kellogg
Ted Beniades
as Sarno
John Lehne
as Gilbert
M Emmet Walsh
as Gallagher
George Ede
as Daley
Charles White
as Delaney
F Murray Abraham
as Detective Partner (uncredited)
Wade Barnes
as Man
P J Benjamin
as Man (uncredited)
Don Billett
as Detective Threatening Serpico (uncredited)
Val Bisoglio
as Weapons Storage Officer (uncredited)
John Brandon
as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Raleigh Bond
James Bulleit
as Det. Styles (uncredited)
Sully Boyar
as Principal
Roy Cheverie
as Cop (uncredited)
Sam Coppola
as Cop (uncredited)
Marjorie Eliot
as Rape Victim (uncredited)
Rene Enriquez
as Cervantes Teacher (uncredited)
Conard Fowkes
as Cop - Narcotics Raid (uncredited)
Frank Gio
as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Trent Gough
as Cop (uncredited)
Paul E Guskin
as Police Academy Classmate (uncredited)
Ron Gilbert
as Cop
Nick Hardin
as Television Cameraman (uncredited)
Judd Hirsch
as Cop (uncredited)
Richard Kuss
as Detective (uncredited)
Tony Lo Bianco
as Cop (uncredited)
George Loros
as Det. Glover (uncredited)
Kenneth Mcmillan
as Charlie (uncredited)
Bianca Hunter
Stephen Pearlman
as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Tim Pelt
as Black Hood (uncredited)
Ben Lautman
as Bar Patron
William Pelt
as Black Hood (uncredited)
Jay Rasumny
as Television Cameraman (uncredited)
Franklin Scott
as Black Prisoner (uncredited)
Tom Signorelli
as Bookmaker (uncredited)
Ben Slack
as Detective Sitting At Desk (uncredited)
Jaime Sanchez
as Cop (uncredited)
Tracey Walter
as Street Urchin (uncredited)
Mary Louise Weller
as Sally - Girl at Party (uncredited)
Judd Omen
as Doctor
Jill Senter
as Hippy
Palombizio Anthony V
as Street Vendor
Steve Vignari
as Gambling Ring Hood
Charles Weldon
as Police Sergeant
Directors
1Writers
3Producers
3Other crew
51Douglas Higgins
Art Director
Jim Hovey
assistant camera (uncredited)
Alan Hopkins
assistant director
Burtt Harris
assistant director
Angelo Corrao
assistant editor (uncredited)
Ronald Roose
assistant editor
Maurice Schell
assistant sound editor / foley editor (uncredited)
Peter Maas
book
Robert Rogow
boom operator
Lou Barlia
camera operator (as Louis Barlia)
Shirley Rich
Casting Director
Arthur J Ornitz
Cinematographer, director of photography
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