Prince of the City
A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.
1981 · 2h 47m · R
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Sidney Lumet
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Prince of the City
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.
Director and cast
- Sidney Lumet Director
- Treat Williams as Daniel Ciello
- Jerry Orbach as Gus Levy
- Richard Foronjy as Joe Marinaro
- Don Billett as Bill Mayo
- Kenny Marino as Dom Bando
- Carmine Caridi as Gino Mascone
- Tony Page as Raf Alvarez
- Norman Parker as Rick Cappalino
- Paul Roebling as Brooks Paige
- Bob Balaban as Santimassino
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