The making of a cop who wouldn't take the money—and the film that almost didn't get made.
In separate interviews about the classic film "Serpico," director Sidney Lumet and producer Martin Bregman discuss the genesis of the project, the evolution of the script and the early involvement of John Avildsen.
Direction
Lumet's blunt honesty about studio battles and Pacino's intensity.
Production
How Avildsen got fired and Lumet saved the project.
Director
Laurent Bouzereau
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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