Drama ·Thriller ·Crime · United States of America · 1981 · 2h 47m

Prince of the City

Prince of the City poster
Director
Sidney Lumet
Cast
Treat Williams as Daniel Ciello Jerry Orbach as Gus Levy Richard Foronjy as Joe Marinaro Don Billett as Bill Mayo Kenny Marino as Dom Bando Carmine Caridi as Gino Mascone
Crew
Andrzej Bartkowiak — Director of Photography Jack Fitzstephens — Editor Paul Chihara — Original Music Composer Jay Presson Allen — Screenplay Sidney Lumet — Screenplay Burtt Harris — Producer
Tagline

A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.

Synopsis

New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice 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.

Trailer Prince of the City — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york citycorruptionpolice1970swiretappolice corruptiondistrict attorneynarcotics cop
Key Collaborators
Sidney Lumet Director Andrzej Bartkowiak Director of Photography Jack Fitzstephens Editor Paul Chihara Original Music Composer Jay Presson Allen Screenplay Sidney Lumet Screenplay Burtt Harris Producer Tony Walton Production Design Anna Hill Johnstone Costume Design
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