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.
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Prince of the City
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Movie · Drama · Thriller · R
1981 · 2h 47m · ★ 76% (22K)
A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy
Overview
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.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Production
Orion Pictures, Taurus Film
Cast
Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett, Kenny Marino, Carmine Caridi, Tony Page, Norman Parker, Paul Roebling, Bob Balaban, James Tolkan, Steve Inwood, Lindsay Crouse, Matthew Laurance, Tony Turco, Ronald Maccone, Robert Christian, Tony Munafo, Tony DiBenedetto, Ron Karabatsos