It hurts to watch... literally. Every time i catch it it looks like I'm watching a copy of an old VHS tape. If anything was in need of remastering.... well, Prince of the City isn't going to be remastered because I don't even think it has a cult following. And that is a crying shame, because it is a really good movie that you can currently only find bad copies of on Amazon. The script is.... meh. It really is.…
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.
Top Cast
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
Lindsay Crouse
Carla Ciello
Matthew Laurance
Ronnie Ciello
Tony Turco
Socks Ciello
Ronald Maccone
Nicholas 'Nick' Napoli
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FAQ about Prince of the City
What is Prince of the City about?
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…
When was Prince of the City released?
Prince of the City was released in 1981.
What genres does Prince of the City belong to?
Prince of the City is categorised as Drama, Thriller, Crime.
Who stars in Prince of the City?
The cast of Prince of the City includes Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett, Kenny Marino.