Prince of the City(1981)
“A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.”
Overview
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.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Treat Williams
as Daniel Ciello
Jerry Orbach
as Gus Levy
Richard Foronjy
as Joe Marinaro
Don Billett
as Bill Mayo
Kenny Marino
as Dom Bando
Carmine Caridi
as Gino Mascone
Tony Page
as Raf Alvarez
Norman Parker
as Rick Cappalino
Paul Roebling
as Brooks Paige
Bob Balaban
as Santimassino
James Tolkan
as George Polito
Steve Inwood
as Mario Vincente
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
2h 47m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures • Taurus Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prince of the City?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Prince of the City (1981).
What is Prince of the City 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?▼
Prince of the City was directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1981. It is a drama, thriller, crime film.
How long is Prince of the City?▼
Prince of the City has a runtime of 2 hours and 47 minutes (167 minutes total).
Who stars in Prince of the City?▼
The cast of Prince of the City includes Treat Williams as Daniel Ciello, Jerry Orbach as Gus Levy, Richard Foronjy as Joe Marinaro, Don Billett as Bill Mayo, Kenny Marino as Dom Bando and more.
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