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Aug 21, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 21 1981 – Prince of the City Premiered in Theaters.

On this day August 21 1981, Prince of the City premiered in theaters, delivering a gripping and complex look at police corruption and the cost of loyalty. Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film was based on true events and followed New York narcotics officer Daniel Ciello as he agreed to expose corruption within his department—only to find himself trapped in a moral and legal maze.

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