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Chicago Hope Season 1 [DVD]

Mandy Patinkin , Adam Arkin    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, Hector Elizondo, Peter Berg
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: None
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 6
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Revelation
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Mar 2012
  • Run Time: 1014 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B006546EVE
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 26,534 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Created by David E. Kelley (Ally McBeal), Chicago Hope is the hugely successful U.S. medical drama that ran for 6 seasons between 1994-2000. Set in a charity-run hospital in Chicago, the show follows the lives and careers of genius surgeons Jeffrey Geiger and Aaron Shutte as they battle to help their patients whilst managing their increasingly complicated personal lives. Starring Mandy Patinkin, Chicago Hope received mass critical acclaim, going on to win 7 Emmy Awards and 1 Golden Globe during its run.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
I love Chicago Hope! When it first came out there was big competition between it and the other Chicago based medical drama ER, and ER won I suppose. But critics rated this show really well and my opinion (for what it's worth) is that this is a good watch.

I have seen every, or almost every, episode and the first season surely is a good one, though it lost it way a little later on (season 6 is weaker). Mandy Patinkin in particular is amazing but the whole cast are talented, and display complex and interesting characters with believability and humour. Patinkin plays an abrasive, irritating smarty pants but he is a brilliant surgeon unafraid to take risks and try experimental procedures- it is compelling to watch! It's also great to see other really 'big' actors like Adam Arkin, Peter MacNicol and Hector Elizondo. Other amazing actors appear later in other seasons (Mark Harmon, Rocky Carroll, Lauren Holly etc).

The medical issues are often difficult but I enjoyed seeing these situations approached and dealt with. It is to the series' credit that there is not always a happy, unrealistic ending. The often agonizing decisions are not solved with trite comments, profundities or patronising messages for the audience. Life is full of grey area dilemmas and I'm glad to see this accurately reflected for once.
This is the point where I believe Chicago Hope triumphs over ER because this is less 'soapy' and more like the medical depth seen in 'House.'

Although it is over 15 years since the programme was made, it hasn't really dated much. Apart from people having a bit bigger hair and one or two details you'd hardly know, especially as most of the cast are in scrubs a lot of the time.

NOTE: if you have come to this product via a search for Mark Harmon or Christine Lahti you will be disappointed. Although Amazon lists them as actors in this series they are not! Christine is not in it until season 2 and Mark only joins in season 3.

I am glad to see it is being put out on DVD but sorry that it is only season 1 (from 1994) and there are 5 more up up to season 6 in year 2000. Hope the rest will follow soon!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank heavens it's on DVD at last! 25 April 2012
"Chicago Hope" is out on DVD at last!
I've been so surprised that it's taken so long for a lot of superior late '80's, early '90's shows such as CH, LA Law, St Elsewhere and the marvellous Hill Street Blues, to become available on DVD - one would think that boxed sets of all would be the way to go, but apparently not - the producers are going for the drip effect by releasing each series at three or four monthly intervals. Maximising profits, no doubt.

However, that doesn't take away from the wonderful writing, acting and directing that characterised Chicago Hope. Always more politically motivated than its counterpoint ER, it was nevertheless ground-breaking in terms of script and subject matter. Mandy Patinkin, always a joy to watch in any performance, was perfectly complemented by the likes of Adam Arkin ( underated, I think), Hector Elizondo and Roxanne Hart.

The writing was superb - David E Kelley at his best. I'm only sorry that after the first couple of series, his attention was focused more on the new show, Ally McBeal. Still, Chicago Hope will always remain in my heart as my favourite medical drama, ever. Go buy it folks, give yourselves a treat!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It's worth Hoping for 31 Aug 2012
I rarely write reviews unless I am particularly moved to do so. Chicago Hope moves me. There is no need for me to give an account of what the series is about and its content as you will find those details in other reviews. I just want to say, that without any doubt, in my view, Chicago Hope is the best medical drama ever to appear on television - intelligent, witty, controversial, thought provoking, moving and greatly entertaining. It is up there with Hill Street Blues, The Practice and In Treatment. Buy it buy it buy it. If you don't we may never see the other seasons. Magnificent.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Great First Season of show from the makers of Ally McBeal. Mandy Patinkin is just brilliant. Enjoy this as much as ER.
Published 15 days ago by Pollystac
5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV program
I used to watch this program every week when it was on TV. The stories and acting were always good. I never missed it. I liked Adam Arkin and Roxanne and Mandy Panikin and Hector ? Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mary
3.0 out of 5 stars Hoped for more
Pleasant enough series but American gabble during moments of stress, quite a lot of that, and no subtitles for translation into English. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robert J
5.0 out of 5 stars Long awaited DVD'S
Have watched Chicargo Hope on sky, we were so upset when it came to the end the season. We looked on Amazon then trying to order the box set but it was'nt available. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. C. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!
The wait for 'Chicage Hope' is finally over!

The wait to have all 8 seasons, however, has only just begun!
Published 4 months ago by Glen J. Christie
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I had forgotten how much I enjoyed Chicago Hope until I received this DVD. As always, the acting is excellent with the correct balance of drama and humour. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ChloeKaty
5.0 out of 5 stars Memories relived
I really loved this Series when it was first shown on television so I was really pleased to see that it had been brought out on dvd. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Junie
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