# Serpico (1973)

> An uncompromising New York police officer risks his career and safety to expose a culture of corruption within the force.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4396

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, History
- Director: Sidney Lumet
- Cast: Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire, Barbara Eda-Young, Cornelia Sharpe, Tony Roberts, John Medici
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070666/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: gritty, tense, disquieting, serious movie night, new hollywood double feature

## Synopsis

A principled cop stands alone against a tide of corruption, risking everything for justice.

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