Prince of the City

Prince of the City

7.0IMDb Score
Released:1981-08-19
Duration:167 min
Director:Sidney Lumet
Actors:Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett, Kenny Marino
Production:Orion Pictures, Taurus Film

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.

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