The New Centurions
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Synopsis
An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD 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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The New Centurions (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-28
Top Cast
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George C. Scott
Kilvinski
Stacy Keach
Roy Fehle
Jane Alexander
Dorothy Fehler
Scott Wilson
Gus
Rosalind Cash
Lorrie
Erik Estrada
Sergio
Clifton James
Whitey
Richard E. Kalk
Milton
James B. Sikking
Sergeant Anders
Isabel Sanford
Wilma
Carol Speed
Martha
Burke Byrnes
Phillips
William Atherton
Johnson
Ed Lauter
Galloway
Dolph Sweet
Sergeant Runyon
Stefan Gierasch
Landlord
Roger E. Mosley
Truck Driver
Read Morgan
Woodrow Gandy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Stirling Silliphant
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones
- Original Title
- The New Centurions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Stirling Silliphant, Joseph Wambaugh
Quincy Jones
Ralph Woolsey
Robert C. Jones
Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Stirling Silliphant
Screenplay
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Centurions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The New Centurions about?
An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD 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.
Who directed The New Centurions?
The New Centurions was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in The New Centurions?
The principal cast of The New Centurions includes George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, Jane Alexander, Scott Wilson, Rosalind Cash.
When was The New Centurions released and how long is it?
The New Centurions was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The New Centurions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The New Centurions was composed by Quincy Jones.
Is The New Centurions based on a book or true story?
The New Centurions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Wambaugh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The New Centurions?
The New Centurions holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).