Serpico (1973) Poster

(1973)

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Sex & Nudity

  • Some sexual references are heard.
  • Serpico and his girlfriend in the bath, bare breasts and shown for a minute or so.
  • A gang rape victim is being held at knifepoint by the perpetrators and her breasts and pubic region are visible for several seconds.
  • A woman is heard screaming. Two cops arrive at the scene, and it can be assumed she is being, or has been, raped by 2-3 young men. As they try to carry her away, her breasts are visible for a few seconds. The young men drop her and start running. The assault isn't shown.

Violence & Gore

  • After a gang rape is stopped by police arrival, the attackers threaten the victim with a knife and briefly hold her hostage. The woman then describes the rape to the police, in an office. She is visibly traumatized and still partially uncovered.
  • A man in police custody is kicked between the legs and beaten about the face with a heavy book.
  • A man is shot in the face/head. The gun shot is graphic and the victim is shown bloodied from the wound.

Profanity

  • 'Sh*t' is said about 25 times.
  • 'Nigger' is said.
  • 'Spic' is said as a racist insult.
  • 'Fag' is said as an insult.
  • 'Godd*mn' is said six times.
  • 'The Lord's name is taken in vain, including 'Jesus' said three times, 'Jesus Christ' said once, 'For Christ's sake' said once, and 'Christ' said once.
  • 'Son of a b*tch' is said four times.
  • 'B*stard' is said three times.
  • 'H*ll' is said.
  • '*ss' is said.
  • 'F*ck' is said 32 times.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • The main character smokes cigarettes.
  • Marijuana cigarettes are passed around to upcoming detectives in a classroom. They are smoked, described as good.
  • Drugs and drug deals (i.e. heroin) are discussed, including taking and solicticing bribes from dealers.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The gang rape scene is sudden and shocking, and may be difficult for some viewers.
  • The weapons violence throughout is intense.
  • The arguments between a couple are very harsh.
  • Tense fear hanging over the title character.

Spoilers

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Violence & Gore

  • A plainclothes officer chases down a man on the street, then beats him in a bathroom as part of a money laundering scheme. The victim is held down in a toilet.
  • A man is threatened with a knife by a coworker. A fight ensues and promptly ends when a firearm is brandished.

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