‘Serpico’ released in U.S. theaters 40 years ago today (1973)


Video: 'Serpico' trailer

(Wednesday, December 5, 1973)Serpico, a crime film about an honest New York cop who blew the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him, was released today in U.S. theaters.

Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film starred Al Pacino.