Frank Serpico (2017) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 98 min · English

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Directed by

Antonino D'Ambrosio

Starring

Bob Delaney, David Burnham, Eddie Mamet, Frank Serpico, Janet Panetta, John Bal

Frank Serpico’s journey reveals a courageous officer challenging corruption within the 1970s New York City Police Department. Growing up in Brooklyn, he quickly becomes disillusioned with the systemic issues he witnesses within the NYPD. His efforts to expose the corruption lead to a dramatic confrontation during a drug bust, resulting in him being shot. The events surrounding Serpico’s actions ultimately sparked widespread reform efforts and became the basis for a significant film.