Episode 106 - Serpico (1973) with Susan-Kate Heaney

This week on The Wasteland Watchlist, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by actor and writer Susan-Kate Heaney to discuss one of the greatest crime dramas of the 1970s — Serpico (1973), directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino in his iconic portrayal of real-life NYPD whistleblower Frank Serpico!If you're a fan of Al Pacino, Sidney Lumet, 70s crime films, police corruption dramas, true crime cinema, or classic New Hollywood films — this is essential listening!🎬 Film Discussed:Serpico (1973) — directed by Sidney LumetStarring Al Pacino as Frank SerpicoBased on the true story of NYPD officer Frank Serpico who exposed police corruption in the New York City Police DepartmentGenre: Crime Drama / True Story / Police Thriller / 70s CinemaOne of Al Pacino's most celebrated performances and a landmark of New Hollywood filmmakingThe Wasteland Watchlist is a film podcast where Shane Conto and a guest randomly select from his ever-growing watchlist for discussion — spanning true crime cinema, classic drama, and world film across every era.Shane Conto — film critic, writer & YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Spotlight, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Vintage Roadshow on the SPDM Crew network.Susan-Kate Heaney — actor & writer: 📸 Instagram | 🎬 IMDbWant to help Shane clear his watchlist or join the SPDM Crew? Email [email protected]📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!