Prince of the City (1981): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Prince of the City
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1981
Duration: 167 min
Cast: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett, Kenny Marino

What Prince of the City Is About

Daniel Ciello, a detective in a New York narcotics unit, agrees to work with federal prosecutors trying to expose corruption inside the police, on one condition: that he never has to give up his close friends. As the investigation widens that condition becomes impossible to keep, and Ciello starts destroying his colleagues and himself. Working from a real case, Sidney Lumet spends nearly three hours refusing to clear anyone: not the police, not the prosecutors, not the informant. Treat Williams leads.

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What is Prince of the City about?

Daniel Ciello, a detective in a New York narcotics unit, agrees to work with federal prosecutors trying to expose corruption inside the police, on one condition: that he never has to give up his close friends. As the investigation widens that condition becomes impossible to keep, and Ciello starts destroying his colleagues and himself.

Where can I watch Prince of the City?

Prince of the City is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Prince of the City?

Prince of the City runs for 167 minutes (2h 47m).

When did Prince of the City come out?

Prince of the City was released in 1981.

Who directed Prince of the City?

Prince of the City was directed by Sidney Lumet.

Who stars in Prince of the City?

Prince of the City stars Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett.

What is Prince of the City's rating?

Prince of the City holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.