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A cop is turning. Nobody's safe. - Prince of the City
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Title: Prince of the City

Release Date: 19 Aug 1981

Runtime: 2h 47m

Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Director: Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Companies: Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Overview: New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice help 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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Average Vote: 7 (158 votes)

Cast

  • Daniel Ciello: Treat Williams
  • Gus Levy: Jerry Orbach
  • Joe Marinaro: Richard Foronjy
  • Bill Mayo: Don Billett
  • Dom Bando: Kenny Marino
  • Gino Mascone: Carmine Caridi
  • Raf Alvarez: Tony Page
  • Rick Cappalino: Norman Parker
  • Brooks Paige: Paul Roebling
  • Santimassino: Bob Balaban
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