Review of Serpico (1973) by Felipe F — 01 Jun 2016

Sidney Lumet crafts an enthralling depiction of police corruption in the 70's that is highly elevated by a powerhouse performance from Al Pacino.

This review of Serpico (1973) was written by Felipe F on 01 Jun 2016.

Serpico has generally received very positive reviews.

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