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List Price: $19.94
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Starring: George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, Jane Alexander, Scott Wilson, Rosalind Cash
Directed By: Richard Fleischer
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0043396268050
Format: Color
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: 2008-09-23
Running Time: 103
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 1972
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Experiences of modern-day Los Angeles policemen portraying their hazards, adventures and rewards, starring George C. Scott as Sgt. Kilvinski and Stacy Keach as Roy Fehler. New Centurions is based on the novel by Joseph Wambaugh.
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Summary: Gritty '70's Police Narrative
Comment: The screenplay adapted from the Joseph Wambaugh novel of the same name brings us brilliant performances from Stacy Keach as an idealistic rookie paired with seasoned veteran LAPD cop George C. Scott. As I remember seeing this movie when I was in college, it left a lasting impression of the rigid & cynical examination of law and order in 1970's Los Angeles. If I remember correctly, "The New Centurions" inspired the television show "Police Story" and perhaps even Hill Street Blues - Season 1.
For me, a gritty, intense story very representative of its time.
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Summary: Nifty film by Police Story author Joseph Wambaugh
Comment: A terrific film about life as a cop with a great cast. Stacy Keach and George C. Scott are at their best in this film. It holds up very well after all these years. This film will stay with you. added extra: Isabel Sanford (The Jefferson's) way out of character as a hooker. DVD quality is very good!
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Summary: Outstanding 70's cop film!
Comment: I've been waiting on this to be released on dvd for literally years! My vhs copy has gotten a lot of use. This is one of the BEST 70's/BEST all around cop films I've seen and I'm very particular. Ranks right up there along with Electraglide in Blue, Dirty Harry, The French Connection, Serpico, McQ and Seven-Ups. The book by ex-LA cop Joseph Wambaugh is one of his best and the film follows it rather closely. It starts out with Stacy Keach and his fellow officers going through the academy, he becomes a rookie cop and is partnered with veteran George C. Scott. I'll not give the excellent plot away, but the film is very accurate in its portrayal of late 60's, 70's police activities and their equipment. Shades of Adam-12 in that respect. Overall a truly excellent movie that will not disappoint you, especially if you are into cop movies...and if you like it, you should consider reading the fine book too (if you've read the book and like it, you MUST see the film)! A classic!
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Summary: FINALLY in widescreen and digital !
Comment: This has been one of my favourite cop/action movies. My vhs copy always looked fuzzy and faded, so I'm glad to see this movie in widescreen and with vibrant colours. The Martini Movies supplements are silly and not worth looking at.
It is 1972 and fellow cops Stacey Keach and George C. Scott are on the night shift making the rounds in their squad car or paddy wagon. They end up being forced to come to terms between their personal lives and their consuming and often dangerous professional life. It is a pleasure to see these two fine actors in one film. Quincy Jones' funky score thankfully doesn't overwhelm the unfolding drama.
I don't know why I seldom see this movie mentioned but it is a keeper.
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Summary: A Little Tarnish On the Badge
Comment: Joseph Wambaugh brings a unique perspective to the police movie in that he is a former cop relating personal experiences in his work. It was rare at the time of the film's release that you saw an up close and personal look at the happenings in the inner cities and barrios. I also found it refreshing that a film at this time portrays in a thoughtful way interracial romance. Despite all the positives here, alas, the film I think is slightly undone by the workmanlike direction of journeyman Richard Fleischer("Dr. Doolittle"). This film deserved to be helmed by someone like Sidney Lumet("Serpico"), William Friedkin ("The French Connection") or Don Siegel("Dirty Harry"). Fleisher's direction, at times, barely transcends an episode of "Adam-12". Regardless, this is a worthwhile film highlighted by sterling performances by George C. Scott as a grizzled cop and Stacey Keach as a rookie whose enthusiasm for the job slowly evolves into despair. Interesting to note the prescence of James B. Sikking("Hill Street Blues") and Erik Estrada "C.H.I.P.S."). Wambaugh would be done justice a few years later with a television version of "The Blue Knight" starring William Holden. Thankfully, "The Choirboys" isn't available on disc.
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