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70% Critic Match
Prince of the City
“A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.”
7.0 / 10• 1981• 2h 47m•R• English
DramaThrillerCrime
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Treat Williams
Daniel Ciello
Lead
Jerry Orbach
Gus Levy
Richard Foronjy
Joe Marinaro
DB
Don Billett
Bill Mayo
KM
Kenny Marino
Dom Bando
Carmine Caridi
Gino Mascone
TP
Tony Page
Raf Alvarez
Norman Parker
Rick Cappalino
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sidney Lumet's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Prince of the City is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
