2007-05-04 13:09:13 · 5 answers · asked by p v 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Serpico, a biography by Peter Maas, sold over 3 million copies. It was adapted for the screenplay of the 1973 film titled Serpico
2007-05-04 13:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. You are confusing two separate corruption eras in the New York City Police Department. An ongoing situation that never seems to be solved. Serpico was instrumental in exposing drug dealing at one level; and was almost killed in the process. The Prince of the City, was the true story of New York Detectives who thought themselves well above the law, and were investigated by the great New York District Atorney Morgenthau. There were over 20 or 30 detectives involved from many different areas of New York; all evil and corrupt to the core.
Serpico movie: Pacino; Prince of the City movie: Treat Williams
2007-05-04 13:47:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jean B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It was based on a book called Serpico by Peter Maas who also worked on the screenplay for the movie.
But yes it was based on a true story.
2007-05-04 13:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by Satia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
peter maas wrote a book that it was from. it was a true story for certain.
2007-05-04 13:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are two separate stories, made into two separate movies.
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2007-05-04 13:16:32 · answer #5 · answered by waia2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋