The read
It runs long at 2h 47m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic81/100
190 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul ChiharaOriginal Music Composer
- Sidney LumetDirector
- Jay Presson AllenScreenplay
- Sidney LumetScreenplay
Cast
- Treat WilliamsDaniel Ciello
- Jerry OrbachGus Levy
- Richard ForonjyJoe Marinaro
- Don BillettBill Mayo
- Kenny MarinoDom Bando
- Carmine CaridiGino Mascone
- Tony PageRaf Alvarez
- Norman ParkerRick Cappalino
- Paul RoeblingBrooks Paige
- Bob BalabanSantimassino
- James TolkanGeorge Polito
- Steve InwoodMario Vincente
Stills
Themes
new york citycorruptionpolice1970swiretappolice corruptiondistrict attorneynarcotics cop