Prince of the City
“A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.”
New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.
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Where is Prince of the City streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About Prince of the City
Prince of the City is a 1981 English-language drama, thriller and crime film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy. It has a runtime of 2h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Prince of the City was produced by Orion Pictures and Taurus Film and made in United States of America. It was released on August 19, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers
- Jay Presson Allen, Sidney Lumet
- Release date
- August 19, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures, Taurus Film
Prince of the City cast & crew
Prince of the City was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Jay Presson Allen and Sidney Lumet.
The cast features Treat Williams as Daniel Ciello, Jerry Orbach as Gus Levy, Richard Foronjy as Joe Marinaro, Don Billett as Bill Mayo, Kenny Marino as Dom Bando, and Carmine Caridi as Gino Mascone.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Chihara, cinematography is by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and it was produced by Burtt Harris and Jay Presson Allen.
Is Prince of the City worth watching?
Prince of the City holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 179 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 47m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and crime, Prince of the City is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Prince of the City
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Cast of Prince of the City
Treat Williams
Daniel Ciello
Jerry Orbach
Gus Levy
Richard Foronjy
Joe Marinaro
Don Billett
Bill Mayo
Kenny Marino
Dom Bando
Carmine Caridi
Gino Mascone
Tony Page
Raf Alvarez
Norman Parker
Rick Cappalino
Paul Roebling
Brooks Paige
Bob Balaban
Santimassino
James Tolkan
George Polito
Steve Inwood
Mario Vincente
Prince of the City — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Prince of the City in United States?
Prince of the City is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Prince of the City in?
Prince of the City is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Prince of the City?
Prince of the City runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).
▸What is Prince of the City rated?
Prince of the City is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 179 ratings.
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