172: Serpico (1973)

172: Serpico (1973)

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The WAYW New Hollywood Film Project continues with a ‘70s classic, Sidney Lumet’s “Serpico.” Alex and Nick discuss Al Pacino in his first starring role, Lumet’s 50-year career, police corruption, whistleblowers, roast beef sandwiches, the real Frank Serpico, the maniac who co-wrote the screenplay, and much more.

For WAYW, the guys briefly review new films from Benny Safdie, Guillermo del Toro, Richard Linklater, and Yorgos Lanthimos.

Part 8 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project.

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172: Serpico (1973)

172: Serpico (1973)

Alex Withrow & Nick Dostal