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The New Centurions

The New Centurions

Crime · Drama · Action · 1972

An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD 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.

Movie details

The New Centurions

“The nationwide bestseller about cops - by a cop!”

1972 Crime · Drama · Action 1h 43m

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6.6 / 10

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An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD 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.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Richard Fleischer

Written by

Stirling Silliphant

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Kilvinski

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Roy Fehle

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Dorothy Fehler

Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

Gus

Rosalind Cash

Rosalind Cash

Lorrie

Erik Estrada

Erik Estrada

Sergio

Clifton James

Clifton James

Whitey

Court is in session

Put The New Centurions on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.