Serpico

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 7m 20s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (1m 32s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Brief scene with topless women in a nightclub.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] Implied sexual activity, no explicit nudity.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (1m 48s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:30:12 - 00:31:05] Characters seen smoking marijuana.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:05:20 - 01:06:15] Discussion about drug use and dealing.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (3m 10s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:20:35 - 00:21:20] Police brutality scene with physical assault.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:25:50 - 01:27:30] Shooting scene with graphic injury depiction.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:40:15 - 01:41:00] Intense confrontation with threats of violence.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (50s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:15:40 - 00:15:45] Use of the F-word.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:35:20 - 00:35:25] Multiple instances of strong language in a heated argument.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:18:30 - 01:19:10] Frequent use of strong language in a tense scene.
Serpico

Details for Serpico (1973)

Year: 1973
Certificate: A
Serpico Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 87
Votes: 109941
Gross: 29,800,000
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast Stars: Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire

Overview of Serpico:

An honest New York cop named Frank Serpico blows the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.

Serpico FAQ

Q: Who stars in the movie Serpico (1973)?
A: The movie Serpico (1973) stars Al Pacino in the lead role as Frank Serpico, along with John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, and Biff McGuire in supporting roles.
Q: What is the plot of Serpico (1973)?
A: Serpico (1973) is based on the true story of Frank Serpico, an honest New York City cop who blew the whistle on rampant corruption within the police force in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The film follows his struggles and the dangers he faces as he tries to expose the corruption while maintaining his integrity.
Q: Who directed Serpico (1973)?
A: Serpico (1973) was directed by Sidney Lumet, known for his work on other notable films like 12 Angry Men and Dog Day Afternoon.
Q: Is Serpico (1973) based on a true story?
A: Yes, Serpico (1973) is based on the true story of Frank Serpico, a New York City police officer who exposed widespread corruption in the NYPD. The film is adapted from Peter Maas's biography of the same name.
Q: What awards did Serpico (1973) receive?
A: Serpico (1973) was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Actor for Al Pacino and Best Adapted Screenplay. While it didn't win any Oscars, the film was critically acclaimed and remains a significant entry in Pacino's filmography.