The New Centurions (1972)dir. Richard Fleischer
Based on the novel by Joseph Wambaugh, this is a character driven film that looks at the routines and effects of the Los Angeles Police in the 1970's. If you're looking for any semblance of a plot, this is not the movie for you, but for those wanting to see interesting characters and some excellent acting, it's worth a look.
George C. Scott delivers another solid performance as Kilvinski, the veteran cop who is partnered with idealistic rookie Fehler, played by Stacey Keach. We watch these mens lives unravel as the job becomes more important to them then the rest of their lives.
Yes, it may seem a bit slow since they aren't out to solve a murder, or deal with corruption, but it's also a breath of fresh air as we see a profile of cops that doesn't rely on the tropes of every other film in the genre. This movie doesn't praise cops or punish their decisions, rather it takes an objective look at the life and consequences, emotional and physical, from the decisions they make.
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