The term SERPICO STAR refers to the 1973 crime drama film 'Serpico' starring Al Pacino. The film follows the true story of New York City police officer Frank Serpico, who exposed corruption within the NYPD. Pacino played the role of Serpico and earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance. The crossword solutions PACINO (6 letters) and ALPACINO (8 letters) refer to the actor's name and are related to the term SERPICO STAR.