USA,
1981, 167 min
Directed by:
Sidney LumetCinematography:
Andrzej BartkowiakComposer:
Paul ChiharaCast:
Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Anthony Page, Bob Balaban, James Tolkan, Kenny Marino, Carmine Caridi, Lindsay Crouse, Don Billett, Lee Richardson, Lane Smith (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
A New York City narcotics detective reluctantly agrees to cooperate with a special commission investigating police corruption. However, he soon discovers that he's in over his head, and nobody can be trusted. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1982 - Jay Presson Allen, Sidney Lumet (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 1982 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1982 - Sidney Lumet (Best Director)
- 1982 - Treat Williams (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1981 - Sidney Lumet (Best Director)
- 1981 - Best Film
- 1981 - Jerry Orbach (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1981 - Jay Presson Allen, Sidney Lumet (Best Screenplay)
Venice Film Festival
- 1981 - Sidney Lumet (Golden Lion for Best Film)