Prince of the City

A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.

19812h 47m7.0(189 votes)

DramaThrillerCrime

Synopsis

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.

Prince of the City (1981) is a drama, thriller, and crime film directed by Sidney Lumet. It stars Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, and Richard Foronjy. The film runs for 2 hours 47 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 189 votes.

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Director

Sidney Lumet

Cast

Treat Williams

Daniel Ciello

Jerry Orbach

Gus Levy

Richard Foronjy

Joe Marinaro

Don Billett

Bill Mayo

Kenny Marino

Dom Bando

Carmine Caridi

Gino Mascone

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Where can I watch Prince of the City?

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Who stars in Prince of the City?

Prince of the City stars Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, and Don Billett, and was directed by Sidney Lumet.

How long is Prince of the City?

Prince of the City has a runtime of 2 hours 47 minutes.

When did Prince of the City come out?

Prince of the City was released in 1981.

What genre is Prince of the City?

Prince of the City is a drama, thriller, and crime film.

Is Prince of the City worth watching?

Prince of the City holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.