Sidney Lumet’s harrowing film is a true-life account of a NY narcotics detective- turned government informant; its length and intensity can be emotionally overpowering. Treat Williams is the idealistic cop who blows up his whole life and ends up betraying all the people he hoped to protect. He doesn’t seem to understand the ruthless, opportunistic nature of ‘systemic reform’ as he goes from good guy to the object of hate for both crooks and cops, and a target for the very same system that welcomed his help. The Wac made an excellent choice with this one — it’s one of the most deserving, underappreciated films of the early 1980s.
Prince of the City
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1981 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 167 min. / Available at Amazon.com / Street Date August 24, 2021 / 21.99
Starring: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett, Kenny Marino, Carmine Caridi, Tony Page, Norman Parker, Paul Roebling, Bob Balaban,...
Prince of the City
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1981 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 167 min. / Available at Amazon.com / Street Date August 24, 2021 / 21.99
Starring: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett, Kenny Marino, Carmine Caridi, Tony Page, Norman Parker, Paul Roebling, Bob Balaban,...
- 9/14/2021
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
The opening number featured the original Broadway cast of Grease reuniting for a special 40-year anniversary tribute. Among the stars returning to the stage from one of the most popular musicals in Broadway history are Barry Bostwick Danny, Carole Demas Sandy, Adrienne Barbeau Betty Rizzo, Alan Paul Teen AngelJohnny Casino and Walter Bobbie Roger. Also joining the opening number reunion are original cast members Don Billett Vince Fontaine, James Canning Doody, Daniel Douglas Burger Palace Boy, Katie Hanley Marty, Tom Harris Eugene Florczyk , Ilene Kristen Patty Simcox, Joy Rinaldi Pink Lady and Mews Small Frenchy. Grease, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and WarRen Casey, garnered seven Tony Award nominations and played 3,388 Broadway performances before closing April 13, 1980.
- 12/6/2011
- by Broadway Beat
- BroadwayWorld.com
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