7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Prince of the City (1981)
Prince of the City (1981)
Overview
New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice help eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice help eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by presenting a complex, morally ambiguous portrayal of police corruption and the justice system, critiquing flaws within both law enforcement and the mechanisms of accountability without championing a specific ideological solution.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of police corruption and moral compromise, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Prince of the City" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on police corruption and the moral dilemmas faced by a detective, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Prince of the City is a crime drama centered on police corruption and a detective's moral struggles. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, thus rendering the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a crime drama based on a non-fiction book detailing real-life events and individuals within the NYPD. All major characters are portrayed with the same gender as their historical or source material counterparts, with no instances of established characters being depicted as a different gender.
The film is based on a true story about a white NYPD detective, portrayed by a white actor. There are no instances of historically or canonically established characters being portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.3
8.0
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