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CRIME . 1972 . 1h 43m . 6.6/10

The New Centurions_

"The nationwide bestseller about cops - by a cop!"

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.

Starring George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, Jane Alexander
6.6/10
Rating
1h 43m
Runtime
1972
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The nationwide bestseller about cops - by a cop!

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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Cast
George C. Scott stars as Kilvinski in The New Centurions.
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Year context
The New Centurions was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
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 h...
The New Centurions is a Crime, Drama, Action film with a runtime of 1h 43m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (73 votes)

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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.
How long is The New Centurions?
The New Centurions has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in The New Centurions?
The cast of The New Centurions includes George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, Jane Alexander, Scott Wilson, Rosalind Cash.
What is the rating of The New Centurions?
The New Centurions has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 73 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Drama Action
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