Charles T. Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I just saw "Serpico" again, starring Al Pacino. I had forgotten what an inspirational film this is, so dramatically and poignantly illustrating one man's integrity and dedication to attaining his goals without any dishonesty or self-deception, in the face of daunting intimidation and isolation. That it is factually-based makes it that much more inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMERICONORMAN Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 When I was younger I loved Al Pacino and DeNiro. The gangster films are done, at least, quite well. I've always meant to see that film but never got around to doing it. Can you please summarize the plot for me? I've actually been thinking of renting some movies this weekend because I haven't seen a movie in many months, except on television. Americo. P.S. Anthony Hopkins is my favorite actor because of his spectacular ability at camelionism. He can do any role and even if he doesn't look like the subject he still can become the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgessLau Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I just saw "Serpico" again, starring Al Pacino. I had forgotten what an inspirational film this is, so dramatically and poignantly illustrating one man's integrity and dedication to attaining his goals without any dishonesty or self-deception, in the face of daunting intimidation and isolation. That it is factually-based makes it that much more inspiring. If you liked the movie, consider buying the book: Peter Maas, Serpico. It is available in inexpensive paperback. Despite the partly sad, partly proud ending, I consider it one of the best nonfiction stories I have ever read. It also provides an insight into both the corruption and the greatness of U. S. culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles T. Posted September 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Can you please summarize the plot for me? From IMBD: "Serpico is a cop in the early 1970s. Unlike all his colleagues, he refuses a share of the money that the cops routinely extort from local criminals. Nobody wants to work with Serpico, and he's in constant danger of being placed in life threatening positions by his "partners". Nothing seems to get done even when he goes to the highest of authorities. Despite the dangers he finds himself in, he still refuses to 'go with the flow', in the hope that one day, the truth will be known." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F*ckCommunism Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 From IMBD: "Serpico is a cop in the early 1970s. Unlike all his colleagues, he refuses a share of the money that the cops routinely extort from local criminals. Nobody wants to work with Serpico, and he's in constant danger of being placed in life threatening positions by his "partners". Nothing seems to get done even when he goes to the highest of authorities. Despite the dangers he finds himself in, he still refuses to 'go with the flow', in the hope that one day, the truth will be known." sounds like me amongst my brothers. they are all liars and cheats. their motto in life is 'never play an ace when a three will do' and to them it means why work hard when someone else will? they never give things their all, they just do enough to slide by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prae Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 if youre interested in seeing serpico its been playing recently on AMC. i cant give you an exact time but i imagine their website should be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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