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Prince of the City

1981·167 min

Prince of the City

Directed by Sidney Lumet

DramaThrillerCrime

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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Daniel Ciello

Gus Levy

Richard Foronjy

Joe Marinaro

Bill Mayo

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Jay Presson Allen

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Original Music Composer

Andrzej Bartkowiak

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What is Prince of the City about?

Prince of the City (1981) is about 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.

Who directed Prince of the City?

Sidney Lumet directed Prince of the City (1981).

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