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The New Centurions

  • 19721972
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  • 1h 43m
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An idealistic rookie cop joins the L.A.P.D. 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 po... Read allAn idealistic rookie cop joins the L.A.P.D. 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.An idealistic rookie cop joins the L.A.P.D. 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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2.7K
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  • Director
    • Richard Fleischer
  • Writers
    • Stirling Silliphant(screenplay)
    • Joseph Wambaugh(novel)
    • Robert Towne(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • George C. Scott
    • Stacy Keach
    • Jane Alexander
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  • Director
    • Richard Fleischer
  • Writers
    • Stirling Silliphant(screenplay)
    • Joseph Wambaugh(novel)
    • Robert Towne(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • George C. Scott
    • Stacy Keach
    • Jane Alexander
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    Stacy Keach and Peter De Anda in The New Centurions (1972)
    Stacy Keach in The New Centurions (1972)
    Stacy Keach in The New Centurions (1972)
    Clifton James in The New Centurions (1972)
    Peter De Anda in The New Centurions (1972)
    Stacy Keach in The New Centurions (1972)
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    Stacy Keach and Scott Wilson in The New Centurions (1972)
    Stacy Keach and Mike Lane in The New Centurions (1972)
    George C. Scott and Stacy Keach in The New Centurions (1972)

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    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Kilvinskias Kilvinski
    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Royas Roy
    Jane Alexander
    Jane Alexander
    • Dorothyas Dorothy
    Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson
    • Gusas Gus
    Rosalind Cash
    Rosalind Cash
    • Lorrieas Lorrie
    Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada
    • Sergioas Sergio
    Clifton James
    Clifton James
    • Whiteyas Whitey
    Richard E. Kalk
    • Miltonas Milton
    • (as Richard Kalk)
    James Sikking
    James Sikking
    • Sgt. Andersas Sgt. Anders
    Beverly Hope Atkinson
    • Aliceas Alice
    Mittie Lawrence
    • Gloriaas Gloria
    Isabel Sanford
    Isabel Sanford
    • Wilmaas Wilma
    Carol Speed
    Carol Speed
    • Marthaas Martha
    Tracee Lyles
    • Helenas Helen
    Burke Byrnes
    • Phillipsas Phillips
    William Atherton
    William Atherton
    • Johnsonas Johnson
    Peter De Anda
    • Gladstoneas Gladstone
    • (as Peter DeAnda)
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Gallowayas Galloway
    • Director
      • Richard Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Stirling Silliphant(screenplay)
      • Joseph Wambaugh(novel)
      • Robert Towne(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to Stacy Keach, the studio initially opposed having his white character falling in love with a black woman, preferring a Hispanic or mulatto woman instead.
    • Goofs
      Both Fahler and Kilvinski make a grievous error (not to mention violating both LAPD policy and procedure) by not handcuffing the truck driver when they arrest him. That is the first thing that should have been done before placing him in the back seat of the patrol car, especially given his belligerence about being pulled over and issued a traffic ticket, which then he refused to sign.
    • Quotes

      Dorothy: Roy, I'm leaving you.

      Roy: When did you decide this?

      Dorothy: I don't know. It's been coming on a long time, I guess. I guess after Kilvinski retired and you decided to stay on and go on to vice, I guess that's what did it.

      Roy: Yeah, but Dorothy, I'm, I hate this assignment, I'm not gonna be doing this forever.

      Dorothy: It doesn't matter, Roy. It doesn't have anything to do with that. And it has nothing to do with you being a policeman anymore. And it's not because I'm a girl who doesn't like to be alone or because I worry about you. I stopped worrying about you months ago. I learned months ago to go to bed by myself. It's none of those dumb, cliched reasons, Roy.

      Roy: Then what is it?

      Dorothy: I just don't care anymore.

      Roy: Why?

      Dorothy: Oh Roy...

      Roy: What about Becky?

      Dorothy: What about her?

      Roy: I'm her father. You're taking my daughter away from me.

      Dorothy: I can't help that.

      Roy: Hey, Dorothy. You're taking my daughter away from me!

      Dorothy: No, you've done that Roy. You risked too much, Roy. Your health, our life, your family. And for what? To keep some psychotic kid from holding up a liquor store? I don't understand that, Roy. I grew up in a house wherre those you love come first. You and Kilvinski, you're two of a kind. Only the sad thing is you could've been something better. Goodbye Roy.

      Roy: Wait a minute! Before you go, I'd just like to ask you something. In all the time we were together, did you ever say, "Whatever you wanna do, Roy, I'll back you up. I'll see it through, no matter what." You know, when I quit school, you gave me the feeling that I cheated you. It was like I deprived you of something more. That my being a policeman wasn't good enough. Well that's what I am. But you want something more. You don't want me. So go on, fly home to mother. If it brings you comfort, let's leave it that way. I let you down. I'm not letting Becky go. Dorothy, do you hear me? I'm not letting her go!

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    7/10
    A criminally under-rated Police thriller.
    "The New Centurions" should have a solid 8.5 rating, rather than just a 7. This is an under- rated film about the general lives of police officers from a Los Angeles Precinct. George C. Scott and Stacy Keach lead the way as two police officers who are initially teamed up for night duty around Los Angeles. Following a few incidents, they get re-assigned different partners until Stacy Keach is transfered to the vice squad and George C. Scott retires from the force. The film wisely avoids any kind of trendy or glamorous approach to Police work. It is just shown for what it is - a dirty job that someone has to do. The police officers aren't shown to be more heroic than the average person but dedicated and good at their jobs. There is some good action along the way but "The New Centurions" works due to the acting, writing and direction. The recent British DVD release has brilliant sound and picture quality.
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    • Release date
      • November 9, 1972 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Polizeirevier Los Angeles-Ost
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Chartoff-Winkler Productions
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      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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