Serpico (Original title)
Date: 1973 (Copyright)Countries: Italy, USADirected by: Sidney Lumet
Production company billing: ©1973 Produzioni De Laurentiis Inter. Ma. Co. S.P.A. Dino De Laurentiis presents [end] a Dino De Laurentiis film Produced by Artists Entertainment Complex, Inc. Produced for Produzion [sic] De Laurentiis International Manufacturing Company S.P.A. MPAA: 23806
Synopsis: Based on the actual experiences of an honest New Yorker policeman who helped to expose corruption within the police.
Genres: Biopic, Police drama
Title: The 20 top cops: They protect. They serve. They kick assArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top twenty listing of the best police characters on film as voted for by the readers' of Empire magazine.
In: Music from the Movies n44 2005 Page: 63
Title: Film Music ReviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n164 February 2003 Page: 131
Title: RwdAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Neon February 1998 Pages: 31-69
Title: the magnificent seventies/ born to boogie/ one good cop/ chaAuthor: HOWE, Rupert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about movies and Hollywood during the 1970ies, review of BOOGIE NIGHTS and features on particular stars and films/ shows of the time, e.g. SERPICO
In: The Listener v117 n3015 11 Jun 1987 Page: 32
Title: [The Listener - v117 n3015 11 Jun 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinématographe n74 January 1982 Pages: 20-23
Title: [Cinématographe - n74 January 1982: no known title]Language: French
Description: Comparison with PRINCE OF THE CITY and DOG DAY AFTERNOON.
In: Filmmakers' Newsletter v7 n4 February 1974 Pages: 30-34
Title: [Filmmakers' Newsletter - v7 n4 February 1974: no known title]Language: English
Description: About the making of the film.
In: Focus on Film n17 Spring 1974 Pages: Spring 9-10
Title: [Focus on Film - n17 Spring 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Making Films in New York v8 n1 February 1974 Pages: 6-8
Title: [Making Films in New York - v8 n1 February 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema TV Today n10077 6 Apr 1974 Page: 14
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10077 6 Apr 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v41 n482 March 1974 Pages: 52-53
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v41 n482 March 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v227 n10 13 Jul 1973 Page: 7
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v227 n10 13 Jul 1973: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Variety 5 Dec 1973 Page: 20
Title: [Variety - 5 Dec 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v229 n8 3 Dec 1973 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v229 n8 3 Dec 1973: no known title]Language: English
Author: MAAS, Peter Pages: 312p.
Description: Originally published in 1973.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetyStock date: 1973BFI identifier: C-152282
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetyStock date: 1973BFI identifier: C-152282
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Date: 1973 (Copyright)Countries: Italy, USADirected by: Sidney Lumet
Production company billing: ©1973 Produzioni De Laurentiis Inter. Ma. Co. S.P.A. Dino De Laurentiis presents [end] a Dino De Laurentiis film Produced by Artists Entertainment Complex, Inc. Produced for Produzion [sic] De Laurentiis International Manufacturing Company S.P.A. MPAA: 23806
Synopsis: Based on the actual experiences of an honest New Yorker policeman who helped to expose corruption within the police.
Genres: Biopic, Police drama
Credits
(45)
©: Produzioni De Laurentiis, Produced by: Artists Entertainment Complex Productions, Martin Bregman, Associate Producer: Roger M. Rothstein, Unit Manager: Martin Danzig, [Production Secretary]: Shari Leibowitz, Assistant Director: Burtt Harris, Assistant Director: Alan Hopkins, Script Supervisor: B.J. Bachman, Casting by: Shirley Rich, Extra Casting by: Talent Services Associates Inc, Screenplay by: Waldo Salt, Norman Wexler, Based on the book by: Peter Maas, Director of Photography: Arthur J. Ornitz, Camera Operator: Louis Barlia, [Assistant Camera]: James Hovey, Gaffer: WillY Meyerhoff, Key Grip: Charles Kolb, Film Editor: Dede Allen, Co-editor: Richard Marks, Assistant Editor: Ronald Roose, Production Designer: Charles Bailey, Art Director: Douglas Higgins, Set Decorator: Thomas H. Wright, Set Dresser: Les Bloom, Scenic Artist: Jack Hughes, Prop Master: Joe Caracciola, Costume Designer: Anna Hill Johnstone, Wardrobe: Clifford C. Capone, Make-up Artist: Redge Tackley, Hair Stylist: Phillip Leto, Music by: Mikis Theodorakis, Music Arranged and Conducted by: Bob James, Sound Mixer: James J. Sabat, Boom Operator: Robert Rogow, Re-recordist: Richard Vorisek, Sound Editor: John J. Fitzstephens, Sound Editor: Edward Beyer, Sound Editor: Robert Reitano, Sound Editor: Richard P. Cirincione, Locations by: Cinemobile Systems, Transportation Gaffer: Raymond Hartwick, Production Publicity: Solters/Sabinson/Roskin
Cast
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Al Pacino (Frank Serpico), John Randolph (Sidney Green), Jack Kehoe (Tom Keough), Biff McGuire (Captain McClain), Barbara Eda-Young (Laurie), Cornelia Sharpe (Leslie Lane), Tony Roberts (Bob Blair), John Medici (Pasquale), Allan Rich (District Attorney Tauber), Norman Ornellas (Rubello), Ed Grover (Lombardo), Al Henderson (Peluce), Hank Garrett (Malone), Damien Leake (Joey), Joe Bova (Potts), Gene Gross (Captain Tolkin), John Stewart (Waterman), Woodie King (Larry), James Tolkin (Steiger), Ed Crowley (Barto), Bernard Barrow (Palmer), Sal Carollo (Mr Serpico), Mildred Clinton (Mrs Serpico), Nathan George (Smith), Gus Fleming (Dr Metz), Richard Foronjy (Corsaro), Alan North (Brown), Lewis J. Stadlen (Berman), John McQuade (Kellogg), Ted Beniades (Sarno), John Lehne (Gilbert), M. Emmet Walsh (Gallagher), George Ede (Daley), Charles White (Commissioner Delaney), Kenneth McMillan ([desk sergeant]), Judd Hirsch ([cop])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(14)
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Pages: 126-127Title: The 20 top cops: They protect. They serve. They kick assArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top twenty listing of the best police characters on film as voted for by the readers' of Empire magazine.
In: Music from the Movies n44 2005 Page: 63
Title: Film Music ReviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n164 February 2003 Page: 131
Title: RwdAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Neon February 1998 Pages: 31-69
Title: the magnificent seventies/ born to boogie/ one good cop/ chaAuthor: HOWE, Rupert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about movies and Hollywood during the 1970ies, review of BOOGIE NIGHTS and features on particular stars and films/ shows of the time, e.g. SERPICO
In: The Listener v117 n3015 11 Jun 1987 Page: 32
Title: [The Listener - v117 n3015 11 Jun 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinématographe n74 January 1982 Pages: 20-23
Title: [Cinématographe - n74 January 1982: no known title]Language: French
Description: Comparison with PRINCE OF THE CITY and DOG DAY AFTERNOON.
In: Filmmakers' Newsletter v7 n4 February 1974 Pages: 30-34
Title: [Filmmakers' Newsletter - v7 n4 February 1974: no known title]Language: English
Description: About the making of the film.
In: Focus on Film n17 Spring 1974 Pages: Spring 9-10
Title: [Focus on Film - n17 Spring 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Making Films in New York v8 n1 February 1974 Pages: 6-8
Title: [Making Films in New York - v8 n1 February 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema TV Today n10077 6 Apr 1974 Page: 14
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10077 6 Apr 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v41 n482 March 1974 Pages: 52-53
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v41 n482 March 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v227 n10 13 Jul 1973 Page: 7
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v227 n10 13 Jul 1973: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Variety 5 Dec 1973 Page: 20
Title: [Variety - 5 Dec 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v229 n8 3 Dec 1973 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v229 n8 3 Dec 1973: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: SerpicoAuthor: MAAS, Peter Pages: 312p.
Description: Originally published in 1973.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetyStock date: 1973BFI identifier: C-152282
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetyStock date: 1973BFI identifier: C-152282
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print (servicing required)