Serpico (TV series)


Serpico is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC between September 1976 and January 1977. The series was based on the book by Peter Maas and the 1973 film of the same name that starred Al Pacino in the title role. A television movie, Serpico: The Deadly Game, served as pilot and aired in April 1976.

Summary

stars as the unorthodox NYPD detective Frank Serpico who battles corrupt members of the police force. Tom Atkins co-stars as Lieutenant Tom Sullivan. The series aired 14 episodes before being canceled in January 1977.

Production notes

director Reza Badiyi served as one of several directors of the series. Serpico's theme song was written by Elmer Bernstein.

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