Prince of the City (1981) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Prince of the City
Year
1981
Running time
167 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
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Producer
Genre
Thriller. Drama | Crime. Cop Movies. Based on a true story
Synopsis
New York cop Daniel Ciello is involved in some questionable police practices. He is approached by internal affairs and in exchange for him potentially being let off the hook, he is instructed to begin to expose the inner workings of police corruption. Danny agrees as long as he does not have to turn in his partners but he soon learns that he cannot trust anyone and he must decide whose side he is on and who is on his.
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Awards
1981: Nominated for Oscar: Best Adapted Screenplay
1981: Golden Globes: 3 Nominations, including Best Film - Drama
1981: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Director. 4 Nominations
1981: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Drama Screenplay
1981: National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): 4 nominations
1981: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.
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