Prince of the City (1981)
19/08/1981
Drama, Thriller, Crime
2h 47m
- 70% (159 votes)
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A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.
Overview
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.
- Sidney LumetDirector, Screenplay
- Jay Presson AllenScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$8,600,000
Revenue
$8,124,257
Keywords
- new york city
- corruption
- police
- 1970s
- wiretap
- police corruption
- district attorney
- narcotics cop
Top Billed Cast
Treat Williams
Daniel Ciello
Jerry Orbach
Gus Levy
Richard Foronjy
Joe Marinaro
Don Billett
Bill Mayo
Kenny Marino
Dom Bando
Carmine Caridi
Gino Mascone
Tony Page
Raf Alvarez
Norman Parker
Rick Cappalino
Paul Roebling
Brooks Paige
Bob Balaban
Santimassino
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