Rare Photos Of Directors On The Set Of Their Iconic Films

Sidney Lumet & Al Pacino On The Set Of Serpico

Sidney Lumet directed the neo-noir crime drama, Serpico. It centers on a patrolman (Al Pacino) who exposes corruption in the police force. The movie was filmed entirely in New York City. It was a huge box office success and received two Academy Award nominations. Lumet went on to make several more critically acclaimed films, including Dog Day Afternoon (1975) and Network (1976). He made more than one movie a year since he started directing in 1957. He was known as an “actor’s director” and worked with many of the best stars during his career. He never won an individual Oscar but is considered one of the movie business’ greatest directors.