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Release Year1981
Runtime2h 47m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Thriller, Crime
Votes186
DirectorSidney Lumet
WritersJay Presson Allen, Sidney Lumet
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPrince of the City
About Prince of the City
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.
Directed by Sidney Lumet, Prince of the City leans on a strong ensemble — Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1981.
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