Prince of the City (1981)

08/19/1981 (US) • 2h 47m

Drama, Thriller, Crime

A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.

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.

Top Billed 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

Tony Page

Raf Alvarez

Norman Parker

Rick Cappalino

Paul Roebling

Brooks Paige


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$8,600,000.00

Revenue

$8,124,257.00

Keywords

new york city

corruption

police

1970s

wiretap

police corruption

district attorney

narcotics cop

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