Frank Serpico

Name: Frank Serpico
Genre: Documentary
Released: November 1, 2017
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Bob Delaney, David Burnham, Eddie Mamet, Frank Serpico, Janet Panetta

2017

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Sundance Selects | Release Date: November 1, 2017 | NR

Starring: Bob Delaney, David Burnham, Eddie Mamet, Frank Serpico, Janet Panetta, John Bal, John O'Connor, Londel Davis, Ramsey Clark, Stanislao Pugliese

Summary: In the early 1970s, one man stood up to the entire New York City police force. Hailed as a hero by many, hated by others, officer Frank Serpico made headlines when he blew the whistle on a culture of bribery and corruption within the department. His one-man crusade for police reform inspired the Al Pacino classic that bears his name, butIn the early 1970s, one man stood up to the entire New York City police force. Hailed as a hero by many, hated by others, officer Frank Serpico made headlines when he blew the whistle on a culture of bribery and corruption within the department. His one-man crusade for police reform inspired the Al Pacino classic that bears his name, but the real life saga is as gripping as anything Hollywood could dream up. Now, Serpico tells his story in his own words: from his Italian-American roots in Brooklyn to his disillusionment with the NYPD to his riveting account of a dramatic drug bust—and possible set-up—that ended with him being shot in the face. [Sundance Selects]… Expand

Director: Antonino D'Ambrosio

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: NR

Runtime: 98 min

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Sam Weisberg

Nov 2, 2017

Most hilarious is the revelation that the first director assigned to the film Lumet eventually made, the manic John G. Avildsen, wanted the eccentric, bearded hipster ex-cop to play himself. On the basis of this exceptional portrait, he very well could have. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Nov 2, 2017

Frank Serpico is a finely etched and fascinating documentary. Read full review

John DeFore

Nov 2, 2017

Viewers who'd prefer a bit more psychological probing may be left unsatisfied, but most will appreciate this chance to hang out with the legendary whistle-blower. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Nov 30, 2017

Frank Serpico doesn't supersede "Serpico," and it isn't meant to. Instead it serves as an interesting companion piece, one well worth watching. Read full review

Robert Abele

Nov 9, 2017

For the most part this is an engaging refresher course in what fighting the power looks like. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

Oct 31, 2017

The star of the movie is a compelling figure, and Mr. D’Ambrosio presents quite a few people from Mr. Serpico’s past who have a similar draw. But the director’s filmmaking instincts are not always salutary. Read full review

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NYCjosh

Nov 10, 2017

Excellent film about one of the most important and interesting whistleblowers in history. Also great for fans of the Al Pacino movie -- this one shows you what really happened, and how the consequences reverberate to this very day.

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