Movie Description:
Serpico was based on the truestory ofa New York policeman who discovers that honesty is not expected to be part of his job. He endures scorn and mistreat-ment from his fellow cops whileattempt-ing to perform his job with integrity. The character of Serpico, combining the best elements of the Establishment andcounter-culture, is a tour-de-force for Al Pacino. The film is a breathtaking suspense story and a fascinating character study as well as a memorablestatement about government`s inherant flaws.