About this release
Inspired by a true story, this film stars Treat Williams as a Manhattan detective who agrees to help the U.S. Department of Justice weed out corruption in the NYPD. Wired for sound, Williams almost immediately stumbles upon a police conspiracy to smuggle narcotics to informants in order to insure cooperation.
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Disc 1
DVD
Prince of the City (1981)
167 min
ThrillerCrimeDrama
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.
Credits
Director
Sidney Lumet
Writer
Jay Presson Allen
Sidney Lumet
Cast
Treat Williamsas Daniel Ciello
Jerry Orbachas Gus Levy
Richard Foronjyas Joe Marinaro
Don Billettas Bill Mayo
Kenny Marinoas Dom Bando
Carmine Caridias Gino Mascone
Tony Pageas Raf Alvarez
Norman Parkeras Rick Cappalino
Paul Roeblingas Brooks Paige
Bob Balabanas Santimassino
Cinematographer
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Composer
Paul Chihara
Editor
Jack Fitzstephens
Producer
Burtt Harris
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 24, 2026