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The New Centurions

  • 19721972
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
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The New Centurions (1972)
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An idealistic rookie cop joins the L.A.P.D. to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as po... Read allAn idealistic rookie cop joins the L.A.P.D. to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life.An idealistic rookie cop joins the L.A.P.D. to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life.
IMDb RATING
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2.8K
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POPULARITY
22,214
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    • Director
      • Richard Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Stirling Silliphant(screenplay)
      • Joseph Wambaugh(novel)
      • Robert Towne(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • George C. Scott
      • Stacy Keach
      • Jane Alexander
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Richard Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Stirling Silliphant(screenplay)
      • Joseph Wambaugh(novel)
      • Robert Towne(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • George C. Scott
      • Stacy Keach
      • Jane Alexander
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    • 37User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews

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    Stacy Keach and Peter De Anda in The New Centurions (1972)
    Stacy Keach in The New Centurions (1972)
    Stacy Keach in The New Centurions (1972)
    Clifton James in The New Centurions (1972)
    Peter De Anda in The New Centurions (1972)
    Stacy Keach in The New Centurions (1972)
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    Stacy Keach and Scott Wilson in The New Centurions (1972)
    Stacy Keach and Mike Lane in The New Centurions (1972)
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    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Kilvinski
    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Roy
    Jane Alexander
    Jane Alexander
    • Dorothy
    Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson
    • Gus
    Rosalind Cash
    Rosalind Cash
    • Lorrie
    Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada
    • Sergio
    Clifton James
    Clifton James
    • Whitey
    Richard E. Kalk
    • Milton
    • (as Richard Kalk)
    James Sikking
    James Sikking
    • Sgt. Anders
    Beverly Hope Atkinson
    • Alice
    Mittie Lawrence
    • Gloria
    Isabel Sanford
    Isabel Sanford
    • Wilma
    Carol Speed
    Carol Speed
    • Martha
    Tracee Lyles
    • Helen
    Burke Byrnes
    • Phillips
    William Atherton
    William Atherton
    • Johnson
    Peter De Anda
    • Gladstone
    • (as Peter DeAnda)
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Galloway
    • Director
      • Richard Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Stirling Silliphant(screenplay)
      • Joseph Wambaugh(novel)
      • Robert Towne(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      According to Stacy Keach, the studio initially opposed having his white character falling in love with a black woman, preferring a Hispanic or mulatto woman instead.
    • Goofs
      Both Fahler and Kilvinski make a grievous error (not to mention violating both LAPD policy and procedure) by not handcuffing the truck driver when they arrest him. That is the first thing that should have been done before placing him in the back seat of the patrol car, especially given his belligerence about being pulled over and issued a traffic ticket, which then he refused to sign.
    • Quotes

      Dorothy: Roy, I'm leaving you.

      Roy: When did you decide this?

      Dorothy: I don't know. It's been coming on a long time, I guess. I guess after Kilvinski retired and you decided to stay on and go on to vice, I guess that's what did it.

      Roy: Yeah, but Dorothy, I'm, I hate this assignment, I'm not gonna be doing this forever.

      Dorothy: It doesn't matter, Roy. It doesn't have anything to do with that. And it has nothing to do with you being a policeman anymore. And it's not because I'm a girl who doesn't like to be alone or because I worry about you. I stopped worrying about you months ago. I learned months ago to go to bed by myself. It's none of those dumb, cliched reasons, Roy.

      Roy: Then what is it?

      Dorothy: I just don't care anymore.

      Roy: Why?

      Dorothy: Oh Roy...

      Roy: What about Becky?

      Dorothy: What about her?

      Roy: I'm her father. You're taking my daughter away from me.

      Dorothy: I can't help that.

      Roy: Hey, Dorothy. You're taking my daughter away from me!

      Dorothy: No, you've done that Roy. You risked too much, Roy. Your health, our life, your family. And for what? To keep some psychotic kid from holding up a liquor store? I don't understand that, Roy. I grew up in a house wherre those you love come first. You and Kilvinski, you're two of a kind. Only the sad thing is you could've been something better. Goodbye Roy.

      Roy: Wait a minute! Before you go, I'd just like to ask you something. In all the time we were together, did you ever say, "Whatever you wanna do, Roy, I'll back you up. I'll see it through, no matter what." You know, when I quit school, you gave me the feeling that I cheated you. It was like I deprived you of something more. That my being a policeman wasn't good enough. Well that's what I am. But you want something more. You don't want me. So go on, fly home to mother. If it brings you comfort, let's leave it that way. I let you down. I'm not letting Becky go. Dorothy, do you hear me? I'm not letting her go!

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    8/10
    The earthy cop film that led to "Police Story".
    I recently bought the Season One DVD set for "Police Story"--the cop show from the 70s that was inspired by Joseph Wambaugh's film "The New Centurions". So far, I've really enjoyed "Police Story"--and am sad that only the first season is on DVD. So, in consolation, I decided to at least see "The New Centurions".

    Like "Police Story", "The New Centurions" does not whitewash police work. The language is very earthy, to say the least--especially since it didn't need to worry about television audiences and was rated R. It shows the interesting side as well as the downside--and all through the perspective of a rookie cop, Fehler (Stacy Keach), as you follow his through the years. There is a HUGE price to pay for loving a job like this--as his marriage falls apart and he pretty much gives his life for the department.

    I have noticed that other reviewers talk about Fehler's partner, Kilvinski (George C. Scott). He was a HUGE presence in the film, though he's only in about half the film. Apart from that, Fehler had other partners and a variety of experiences that all pushed him almost over the edge. Dealing with drinking, PTSD and more is what makes this cop film quite unusual--and well worth your time. Exceptionally well made and a film that revels in NOT being like cop films of the 30s, 40s and 50s!! Exceptional acting and writing make this a standout film.
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    • planktonrules
    • Apr 30, 2014

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 1972 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Polizeirevier Los Angeles-Ost
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Chartoff-Winkler Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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