Prince of the City
1981 · 167 min
Directed by Sidney Lumet. Written by Jay Presson Allen, Sidney Lumet. Starring Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett.
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.
Critics 93% · audiences 81% · 1 Oscar nomination