Frank Serpico blew the whistle on his own kind -- the police force -- in New York. The ensuing scandal made him a hero in some circles, and a pariah in others. A fictionalized account of his heroic efforts was presented in the movie
Serpico. This biography presents the true story of Frank Serpico, and how he struggled to get something done about the corruption and bribery that infected his law enforcement agency. Giving his story to the New York Times almost cost him his life, when disgruntled fellow officers refused to come to his aid when he was shot in the line of duty. Archival news clips, news stories, and personal recollections of those who knew him best tell the story of this courageous man. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide