Rent Prince of the City (1981)
3.7 of 5 from 74 ratings
2h 40min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- "The first thing a cop learns is that he can't trust nobody but his partners", Detective Danny Ciello tells an assistant D.A. "I sleep with my wife, but I live with my partners. I will never give them up". From Robery Daley's riveting book about New York City police-corruption investigations, director/co-writer Sidney Lumet's film portrays a squad that pays a terrible price when one in its ranks does just that. Treat Williams (as Ciello, inspired by real-life undercover narcotics cop Robert Leuci), Jerry Orbach, Bob Balaban and Lindsay Crouse give standout performance in this gripping film.
- Actors:
- Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett, Kenny Marino, Carmine Caridi, Tony Page, Norman Parker, Paul Roebling, Bob Balaban, James Tolkan, Steve Inwood, Lindsay Crouse, Matthew Laurance, Tony Turco, Ronald Maccone, Ron Karabatsos, Tony Dibenedetto, Tony Munafo, Robert Christian
- Directors:
- Sidney Lumet
- Producers:
- Burtt Harris
- Writers:
- Jay Presson Allen, Sidney Lumet, Robert Daley
- Genres:
- Drama, Thrillers
- Collections:
- The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to Sidney Lumet, The Instant Expert's Guide to: Brian De Palma
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 27/11/2023
- Run Time:
- 167 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Various
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- (0) All
- Bonus:
- Prince of the City: The Real Story
- Theatrical Trailer
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Reviews (1) of Prince of the City
Gripping Slow Burn - Prince of the City review by griggs
Sidney Lumet proves yet again he’s the king of New York City thrillers. Prince of the City is a gripping, slow-burn dive into police corruption, following Treat Williams as Daniel Ciello, a narcotics detective who turns informant—only to realise he’s over his head. Unlike Serpico, which digs deep into one man’s personal struggle, this plays out more like a meticulous police procedural, laying bare the tangled web of corruption, bureaucracy, and betrayal. Williams is phenomenal, shifting between cocky, paranoid, and completely unravelled as the pressure mounts.
Nobody films New York like Lumet. The city isn’t just a backdrop; it’s alive—loud, chaotic, and pulsing with tension. From sweaty police offices to dimly lit bars and soulless courtrooms, every scene oozes authenticity. The slow-burn pacing pulls you deeper into Ciello’s world, where every decision feels like a trap. A relentless, nerve-wracking must-watch.
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