Prince of the City (1981)

  • R
  • 08/19/1981 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller, Crime
  • 2h 47m

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.

Sidney Lumet

Director, Screenplay

Jay Presson Allen

Screenplay

Cast

Treat Williams's headshot

Treat Williams

Daniel Ciello
Jerry Orbach's headshot

Jerry Orbach

Gus Levy
Richard Foronjy's headshot

Richard Foronjy

Joe Marinaro
Don Billett's headshot

Don Billett

Bill Mayo
Kenny Marino's headshot

Kenny Marino

Dom Bando
Carmine Caridi's headshot

Carmine Caridi

Gino Mascone
Tony Page's headshot

Tony Page

Raf Alvarez
Norman Parker's headshot

Norman Parker

Rick Cappalino

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