Serpico

In a world… filled with corruption… one man will take a stand for justice… and it just might cost him his life. Al Pacino is… Serpico. Ham it up all you want, Dramatic Movie Trailer Voiceover Guy — because there’s nothing you could possibly say about Frank Serpico that would oversell his sheer badassery. Based on the true story of a progressive but straight-laced New York City cop, Serpico is the quintessential 1970s police drama, and one that cemented Pacino as a cinematic powerhouse. And whether it’s a testament to the nimble direction of Sidney Lumet or a sad commentary on how little we’ve changed, the film feels surprisingly relevant 30+ years later.