I know. I know. This is an oldie, released theatrically in 1981, but it is much better than many films released today. Directed by Sidney Lumet and based on the book by Robert Daley, it stars Treat Williams as Danny Ciello (inspired by the real life undercover cop Robert Leuci).
For his dad's sake, Danny always wanted to be a good cop, but his father knows he isn't, and so does he. Eventually his conscience gets the better of him and he makes a huge, life changing decision by agreeing to help a New York City DA clean up an out of control situation invloving police corruption. Though he swears he will never rat on his working partners, it just can't happen. And the toll it takes on Danny, his wife, his family and friends, makes for a powerful drama that will keep you glued to your seat, even though it is just under 3 hours long.
A terrific screenplay, great direction by Lumet and acting by Williams, Lindsay Crouse ( as his wife ) and especially by Jerry Orbach, as one of Danny's partners. It has been recently released in a 2 disc special edition, and if you haven't seen it, you should.
A big :T
For his dad's sake, Danny always wanted to be a good cop, but his father knows he isn't, and so does he. Eventually his conscience gets the better of him and he makes a huge, life changing decision by agreeing to help a New York City DA clean up an out of control situation invloving police corruption. Though he swears he will never rat on his working partners, it just can't happen. And the toll it takes on Danny, his wife, his family and friends, makes for a powerful drama that will keep you glued to your seat, even though it is just under 3 hours long.
A terrific screenplay, great direction by Lumet and acting by Williams, Lindsay Crouse ( as his wife ) and especially by Jerry Orbach, as one of Danny's partners. It has been recently released in a 2 disc special edition, and if you haven't seen it, you should.
A big :T
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