In the early 70s I was a young undercover Drug Squad cop and Frank Serpico was my hero. All the other cops call me 'Serpico' and I wore that nickname as a badge of pride. Throughout my 25 year law enforcemt career, I stood by the things Frank stood up for and sometimes that was hard. But in the end it left me as a good cop and I think, a good man. Thank you Frank.
Thanks Boyzee and Toodles. I have both the book and the DVD and am full of admiration for Frank and the others who stood up to be counted. I believe that basically, all cops are good people; it's just that some walk off the path from time to time.
@brianverl You got it sir. I love the idea of you being so affected by this man, that it influenced your life. Fantastic. Having upright morals in a wicked world can be quite challenging. I love Frank Serpico.
@brianverl Thats a lovely piece you have writtten here.I am sure you had some very tough times but you must be proud of yourself that yo managed to retain your honesty and dignity.Marvellous
The greatest composer of Greece! I am proud to be Greek and feel a part of this. This is by far my favourite Pacino movie, and the theme makes it even greater !! Love you Al Pacino!!
Oh, I feel exactly the same way. I was just thinking that Serpico IS my favorite Pacino film, by far. This music fills my heart, then it breaks as the melody expands at 1:57. Those yrs still held , somehow, a sign of hope, "the possibility of possibilities." Now at 67, I look around at the world and the light inside keeps dimming.
Mikis Theodorakis is the best composer of Greece!! This is a lovely song! Proud to be Greek too.... You should live in Greece to know what's like to be Greek!!!
My favorite Pacino movie, and the soundtrack, well.... it swells the heart. It seems to convey a heartbreakingly sad feeling about man's willingness to crush all that is good in the world, or could be. Rebecca West said... "If all mankind were in one grave site, the epitaph might read, well it seemed like a good idea at the time.
I would love to meet him but have no idea how to go about it.I have a cousin who lives in NJ maybe she go ask about for me,You have made me think.Thanks
I would have love meet him as well. I was able to get a couple of younger freinds of mine to watch the film. I was suprised they liked becouse of the slower pace 70s films moved at.
I guess lately I have been thinking to myself "Where have all the good and honest people in America gone to ?" and that's kinds gotten me to love the "Ideal" that Sepico is more then the man himself.
You at least live on the right continent ! I hope one day we both meet him and I agree with your sentiments about the ideal . He seemed a simple man and its a shame that that kind of person is slowly slowly disappearing
My dad was a policeman in Scotland.A friends cousin came from New York on holiday and he asked dad what do you earn? Dad told him his wages and he said no what do you really earn?Dad re-iterated his wage again and again was rebuffed and the cousin repeated WHAT DO YOU REALLY EARN? Dad was shocked as it began to dawn on him what the question was about.This was an ordinary family man who was a basic cop and clearly on the take.That was back in the early 70's.Familiar story Frank ?
again ....i bored to speek about MIKIS THEODORAKIS.........i dream only a orchestra like i.e ROBERT DELGADO/MEXICAN ORCHESTRA for introducing THE TROMPETTES IN the work of mikis....this work loose his magic effect without good instruments....synthesizer..may-be....
In the waking spring, Softly you would bring, Your eager dreams to my bed, All through the joys of summer, Love became the harvest, We would share Beyond tomorrow, Like golden sunrise, Our love is the dawn of forever Beyond tomorrow, The gift of lovers, Waits bright and free, For you and me, My love When the birds have flown,
I thought i knew al pacions movies lol but this one and a panic in needle park are two of my favorite movies now.
romka4567 4 months ago
bonjour merci pour cette musique que de souvenirs j'aime beaucoup .bisous lylka
6231lylka 9 months ago
Lovely music, and speaks of bravery and patriotism, am I right ?
josparkes1 1 year ago
@josparkes1 I have read a lot about Serpico and he was hugely brave.He is a man I admire and respect immensely
PURPLEBEATTIE1 1 year ago
this song s lyrics in greek is sth like this
and as i was walking around
in the middle of the night
i knew no one
and no one knew me
somewhat appropriate for the story of serpico
mskidi 1 year ago 2
The ''Best''
raimondo1964 1 year ago
MAGNIFICENT piece of music... Enchanting... I am speechless... ♫♫♫♫♫
Thanks so much for posting!
AnaJilK 2 years ago
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I'm really ungry cause Al
didn't get the oscar for that terrific role!
Who the f***k stole his oscar?
TheOmegaRing 2 years ago
3:11 twin towers
webmail111 2 years ago
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webmail111 2 years ago
In the early 70s I was a young undercover Drug Squad cop and Frank Serpico was my hero. All the other cops call me 'Serpico' and I wore that nickname as a badge of pride. Throughout my 25 year law enforcemt career, I stood by the things Frank stood up for and sometimes that was hard. But in the end it left me as a good cop and I think, a good man. Thank you Frank.
brianverl 2 years ago 6
@brianverl
BLESS YOU. I AM A RETIRED OFFICER NYC AS WELL. I LOVED HIS FIGHT!! :)
Toodles1218 2 years ago 2
@Toodles1218 Well said.I thought he was outstandingly brave young man
PURPLEBEATTIE1 2 years ago
@Toodles1218 He was one brave young man
PURPLEBEATTIE1 1 year ago
@brianverl I liked your comments. If you buy the dvd of this film - you will get to know more about Serpico. These are on the extras to the film.
BOYZEEE1 2 years ago
Thanks Boyzee and Toodles. I have both the book and the DVD and am full of admiration for Frank and the others who stood up to be counted. I believe that basically, all cops are good people; it's just that some walk off the path from time to time.
brianverl 2 years ago
@brianverl You got it sir. I love the idea of you being so affected by this man, that it influenced your life. Fantastic. Having upright morals in a wicked world can be quite challenging. I love Frank Serpico.
BOYZEEE1 2 years ago
@brianverl Thats a lovely piece you have writtten here.I am sure you had some very tough times but you must be proud of yourself that yo managed to retain your honesty and dignity.Marvellous
PURPLEBEATTIE1 1 year ago
a great Jamaican composer
BOYZEEE1 2 years ago
you can understand by his name Mikis Theodorakis is Greek composer but i agree with you he is great ;)
t1tm4n 2 years ago
hatzidakis is the name of composer and he wasGREEK
greek4all 2 years ago
Θεοδωρακης ειναι το τραγουδι σε ποιηση Αναγνωστακη..
ct03151 2 years ago 2
This theme way more beautiful then the Godfather theme
Barbarabosy 2 years ago 5
Mikis Theodorakis is a Legend!!!!.
The greatest composer of Greece! I am proud to be Greek and feel a part of this. This is by far my favourite Pacino movie, and the theme makes it even greater !! Love you Al Pacino!!
sagapo4 2 years ago 3
Oh, I feel exactly the same way. I was just thinking that Serpico IS my favorite Pacino film, by far. This music fills my heart, then it breaks as the melody expands at 1:57. Those yrs still held , somehow, a sign of hope, "the possibility of possibilities." Now at 67, I look around at the world and the light inside keeps dimming.
bon1042 2 years ago
Mikis Theodorakis is the best composer of Greece!! This is a lovely song! Proud to be Greek too.... You should live in Greece to know what's like to be Greek!!!
charv2414 2 years ago 2
Mikis Theodorakis is one of the reasons I am proud to be Greek... His music is magical!
Troublemaker1991 2 years ago 2
Perry Como , sang to this theme , anyone got it , i must have it , it was called Beyond Tomorrow
hunkydaboyz 2 years ago
Mikis Theodorakis................
PasAethnikh 2 years ago 2
great soundtrack great movie and pacino is the father of acting
speechpessi 2 years ago
My favorite Pacino movie, and the soundtrack, well.... it swells the heart. It seems to convey a heartbreakingly sad feeling about man's willingness to crush all that is good in the world, or could be. Rebecca West said... "If all mankind were in one grave site, the epitaph might read, well it seemed like a good idea at the time.
bon1042 2 years ago
Frank Serpico one person I would love to have met. .What a man
PURPLEBEATTIE1 2 years ago
You still can meet him. I read he retured from Swizerland in the early 1980s and lives somewhere in Upstate New York.
supremeobliterator 2 years ago
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PURPLEBEATTIE1 2 years ago
I would love to meet him but have no idea how to go about it.I have a cousin who lives in NJ maybe she go ask about for me,You have made me think.Thanks
PURPLEBEATTIE1 2 years ago
I would have love meet him as well. I was able to get a couple of younger freinds of mine to watch the film. I was suprised they liked becouse of the slower pace 70s films moved at.
I guess lately I have been thinking to myself "Where have all the good and honest people in America gone to ?" and that's kinds gotten me to love the "Ideal" that Sepico is more then the man himself.
supremeobliterator 2 years ago
You at least live on the right continent ! I hope one day we both meet him and I agree with your sentiments about the ideal . He seemed a simple man and its a shame that that kind of person is slowly slowly disappearing
PURPLEBEATTIE1 2 years ago
every time I hear this song I get such a warm feeling in my heart its indescribable. Thas why serpico is one of my favourite films ever.
Dsurvivor21stCentury 2 years ago 6
i love this movie it is such a good movie i wish i could watch it all the time
DeMname12 2 years ago 4
Bob James has arranged and played on the soundtrack album.
Check it out if you haven't yet!
oliverecords 2 years ago
ax....den vgainoun eukola tetoia tragoudia!!!!a8anatos mikhs!!
Jimmy11390 2 years ago 7
greece rocks! mikis theodorakis forever! auto einai mageia!!!!!
GirlzRockerz 2 years ago 22
mikis theodorakis the best of all time
thchitas7 2 years ago 13
B E A U T I F U L L !!!!
bitchboysi 2 years ago 3
Geia sou Megale theodoraki!!!!
great greek musik!!!!
jiko577 3 years ago 9
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bevsap 3 years ago
Thanks for your kind words
PURPLEBEATTIE1 3 years ago
thanks for the post!
have a good new year
LordSirpiko 3 years ago
Should have made clear the cousin was an American policeman in the NYPD
PURPLEBEATTIE1 3 years ago 2
My dad was a policeman in Scotland.A friends cousin came from New York on holiday and he asked dad what do you earn? Dad told him his wages and he said no what do you really earn?Dad re-iterated his wage again and again was rebuffed and the cousin repeated WHAT DO YOU REALLY EARN? Dad was shocked as it began to dawn on him what the question was about.This was an ordinary family man who was a basic cop and clearly on the take.That was back in the early 70's.Familiar story Frank ?
PURPLEBEATTIE1 3 years ago 43
Frank Serpico.One very brave man
PURPLEBEATTIE1 3 years ago 5
again ....i bored to speek about MIKIS THEODORAKIS.........i dream only a orchestra like i.e ROBERT DELGADO/MEXICAN ORCHESTRA for introducing THE TROMPETTES IN the work of mikis....this work loose his magic effect without good instruments....synthesizer..may-be....
kostgian 3 years ago
Very tuneful delightful piece...
I am not familiar with another version of this song (perhaps with better instruments :), so I think this record is wonderful *****.
Thanks a lot for sharing :)
AnaJilK 3 years ago
the best version is by Ray Conniff
unclebillmusic 2 years ago
the best version is by Ray Conniff
unclebillmusic 2 years ago
Mikis Theodorakis: See watch?v=OvhzRiBkK2w
toy2day 3 years ago
Mikis Theodorakis, one of the best Greek musicians EVER!! Look at his other songs too!!!
toy2day 3 years ago 2
My mother just spoke to the Real Serpico
So i went searching for serpico on Youtube and heared this song
Its really great......Greece
juniorkoops 3 years ago
This is the lyrics, sing it baby.
RyanOCallaghan69 3 years ago
MANATEE5193 3 years ago
perry como sang.. beyond tomorrow,for this movie. what a beautiful song. now..go find it
MANATEE5193 3 years ago
My God he's so adorable here, I love his hair cut that way.
bon1042 3 years ago
Beautiful!
felipecamp 3 years ago 3
Theodorakis a great composer.
bevsap 3 years ago 6
Haunting sound ,thanks for the posting.
bevsap 3 years ago 4