Prince of the City

"A cop is turning. Nobody's safe."

Aug 26 1981 R 2h 47m
Crime, Drama

New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice help eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.

Plot

NYPD officer, Daniel Ciello's involved in some questionable police practices. He's approached by IAB, and in exchange for him potentially being let off he's instructed to begin looking at the inner workings of police corruption. Danny agrees as long as he doesn't have to turn on his partners but he soon learns he cannot trust anyone. He must decide whose side he's on and who's on his.

Written by

Jay Presson Allen, Sidney Lumet, Robert Daley

Directed by

Sidney Lumet

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Orion Pictures

Languages

Italiano, Español, English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 15 nominations total

Scores
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10,015
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
81
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NA