Peter Maas

Writing

Peter Maas

Born June 27, 1929 · New York City, New York, USA

Died August 23, 2001 · aged 72

Peter Maas (June 27, 1929 – August 23, 2001) was an American journalist and author. He was born in New York City and attended Duke University. Maas had Dutch and Irish heritage. He was the biographer of Frank Serpico, a New York City Police officer who testified against police corruption. He is also the author of the number one New York Times bestseller, Underboss, about the life and times of Sam…

Known For

SerpicoSerpico · 1973
Serpico
7.51973
MovieCrimeDrama
New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.
The Valachi PapersThe Valachi Papers · 1972
The Valachi Papers
6.51972
MovieCrimeDrama
When Joe Valachi has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese, he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts him over the edge to break the sacred code of silence.
SubmergedSubmerged · 2001
Submerged
5.62001
MovieDramaTV Movie
A moment by moment account of the sinking and rescue of the crew of the submarine USS Squalus which was the first rescue of living crew on a submarine.
King of the GypsiesKing of the Gypsies · 1978
King of the Gypsies
5.91978
MovieDrama
Zharko, leader of the Romanis in NYC, passes his position of leadership on to his unwilling grandson, Dave, leading to infighting between Dave and his father.
Marie: A True StoryMarie: A True Story · 1985
Marie: A True Story
5.81985
MovieDrama
In 1978 Tennessee, a single mother and political appointee risks her career and her life to blow the whistle on rampant corruption in the penal system.
Serpico: The Deadly GameSerpico: The Deadly Game · 1976
Serpico: The Deadly Game
9.01976
MovieActionCrime
This pilot film for the TV series is the story of Officer Frank Serpico, a New York City cop who fought crime in the city and corruption in the police department.
Homicide: Life on the StreetHomicide: Life on the Street · 1993
Homicide: Life on the Street
8.11993
SeriesMysteryDrama
An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.

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