Prince of the City
New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice 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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Prince of the City (1981) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Frequently asked questions about Prince of the City
Where can I watch Prince of the City in the United States?
Prince of the City is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Prince of the City?
Prince of the City scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Prince of the City?
Prince of the City stars Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett, and Kenny Marino. Sidney Lumet is the director.
How long is Prince of the City?
Prince of the City runs 2h 47m (167 minutes).
When did Prince of the City come out?
Prince of the City was released on August 19, 1981.
Which studio made Prince of the City?
Prince of the City was produced by Orion Pictures and Taurus Film in the United States.
What was the budget for Prince of the City?
Prince of the City was made on a budget of $8,600,000.
How much did Prince of the City make at the box office?
Prince of the City grossed $8,124,257 worldwide, against a budget of $8,600,000.
What languages is Prince of the City in?
Prince of the City is in English, Spanish, and Italian, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.