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On the Waterfront → Serpico → Prince of the City
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On the Waterfront (1954)
"Terry Malloy is a kindhearted dockworker, and former boxer, who is tricked by his corrupt bosses into leading his friend to death. After falling in love, he tries to leave the waterfront and expose his employers."
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The Naked City (1948)
"After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder."
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The Prowler (1951)
"Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman."
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High Noon (1952)
"Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople."
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Le Trou (1960)
"Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system -- yet their escape is anything but assured."
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Z (1969)
"Amid a tense political climate, the opposition leader is killed in an apparent accident. When a prosecutor smells a cover-up, witnesses get targeted. A thinly veiled dramatization of the assassination of Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis and its aftermath, “Z” captures the outrage at the US-backed junta that ruled Greece at the time of its release."
Influenced
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Prince of the City (1981)
"Also directed by Sidney Lumet, this film delves into police corruption in New York City. Lumet aimed to provide a more nuanced portrayal of law enforcement, addressing concerns about the two-dimensional depiction of cops in "Serpico."" Prince of the City Wikipedia
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The Cop in Blue Jeans (1976)
"This Italian film's main character was inspired by "Serpico."" Serpico Wikipedia
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Joker (2019)
"Director Todd Phillips cited "Serpico" as one of the films that influenced "Joker," particularly in its portrayal of a character's descent into chaos within a corrupt society." Newsletter source
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Rebel Ridge (2024)
"This film features a subtle nod to "Serpico," using it as a codename for a police officer challenging a corrupt department, which foreshadows the movie's ending twist." Rebel Ridge's Subtle Reference To A 51-Year-Old Al Pacino Movie Foreshadows The Ending Twist ScreenRant
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Inside Man (2006)
"Another Sidney Lumet film, "Serpico" follows an honest cop exposing corruption within the NYPD. "Inside Man" references "Serpico," highlighting its impact on the portrayal of police characters." Watch Turner Classic Movies on TCM.com Turner Classic Movies
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The Other Guys (2010)
"Director Adam McKay mentioned that they watched Sidney Lumet films like "Serpico" to capture the color palette and tone of New York City." Film School Rejects source
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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
"Prior to "Dog Day Afternoon," director Sidney Lumet and actor Al Pacino collaborated on "Serpico," a film that delved into police corruption in New York City. This partnership and the film's gritty portrayal of urban life influenced their approach to "Dog Day Afternoon."" Dog Day Afternoon Wikipedia