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Following the phenomenal success of MIAMI VICE, Executive Producer Michael Mann returned to television with a new kind of gritty crime drama, one that talked tougher and hit harder than anything the small screen had ever seen before. For two explosive series, CRIME STORY told the hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello (Dennis Farina) and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca (Anthony Denison) from the mean streets of early 1960 s Chicago to the neon nights of mobrun Las Vegas. Today, CRIME STORY is considered a true cult classic as well as one of the most startling series in television history. Featuring a stellar supporting cast that includes Stephen Lang, Bill Campbell, Ted Levine, Darlanne Fluegel and Joseph Wiseman, and such guest stars as David Caruso, Michael Madsen, Pam Grier, Ving Rhames, Lorraine Bracco, Gary Sinise, Deborah Harry, Vincent Gallo and Julia Roberts.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/NTSC/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 3-DVD Set, Box Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Following the phenomenal success of Miami Vice, executive producer Michael Mann returned to the small screen with a new kind of gritty police drama, one that talked tougher and hit harder than anything TV had ever seen before. Crime Story is the hard boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Mike Torello (Dennis Farina) and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca (Anthony Dennison) from the mean streets of early 1960s Chicago to the neon nights of mob paradise Las Vegas. Episodes comprise: 1. Pilot 2. Final Transmission 3. Shadow Dancer 4. The Saint Louis Book Of Blues 5. The War 6. Abrams For The Defense 7. Pursuit Of A Wanted Felon 8. Old Friends, Dead Ends 9. Justice Hits The Skids 10. For Love Or Money 11. Hide And Go Thief 12. Strange Bedfellows 13. Fatal Crossroads (aka Fortune On Men's Eyes) 14. Torello On Trial 15. The Kingdom Of Money 16. The Battle Of Las Vegas 17. The Survivor 18. The Pinnacle 19. Top Of The World (aka The King In A Cage) 20. Ground Zero SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Emmy Awards, ...Crime Story - Series 1 - 3-DVD Box Set ( Crime Story - Series One )
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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One of my favourite shows from the 1980's bought at a great price.
There are 3 double sided discs here containing the original pilot show and all 20 episodes from series 1.
Directed by Abel Ferrara and Michael Mann this was a hard hitting series, the pilot episode starts with a hostage drama followed by the first of many shoot outs as detective Mike Torello (Dennis Farina) and his Chicago based team deal their own brand of hard hitting justice to the underworld. The theme tune, "Runaway" by Del Shannon fits the 1963 setting perfectly, the music is pretty strong throughout the series with great 60's tunes and additional music by Todd Rundgren.
The series gets going properly when the main villain Ray Luca (Anthony John Denison) appears on the scene. He starts off as a low level criminal but soon works his way up the underground ladder attracting the attention of crime lord Manny Weisbord. Leaving bodies of his rivals behind him, Luca's growing reputation sees him sent to set up a new organisation in Las Vegas. Torello and his gangbusters follow as they attempt to bring Luca to justice.
What made this series stand out so much were some great character performances not just by Farina and Denison, although they were great figureheads for each side of the law. Stephen Lang, as Attorney David Abrams trying to put his family history behind him; Bill Smitrovich, Andrew Dice Clay as playboy Max Goldman and the superb John Santucci who shone as Luca's right hand man, the ever hungry Pauli Taglia, in a role that oozed low-level menace.
There's lots of gritty violence throughout but there's more to this show than that. It also deals with social issues and, as it's set in 1963, the race issue is always lurking particularly in the episodes with Pam Grier playing a reporter and Ving Rhames as a tenant in a tale involving racism and a slum landlord.
Watch out for guest appearances by Julia Roberts, a young Christian Slater, Lili Taylor, Deborah Harry, Lorraine Bracco and even singer Paul Anka and many others.
There's black humour throughout mostly involving Pauli Taglia but subtly done in a way that fits perfectly, the final scene of the last episode of series 1 in particular.
It's one of the best period cop shows ever and well worth viewing.
There are 3 double sided discs here containing the original pilot show and all 20 episodes from series 1.
Directed by Abel Ferrara and Michael Mann this was a hard hitting series, the pilot episode starts with a hostage drama followed by the first of many shoot outs as detective Mike Torello (Dennis Farina) and his Chicago based team deal their own brand of hard hitting justice to the underworld. The theme tune, "Runaway" by Del Shannon fits the 1963 setting perfectly, the music is pretty strong throughout the series with great 60's tunes and additional music by Todd Rundgren.
The series gets going properly when the main villain Ray Luca (Anthony John Denison) appears on the scene. He starts off as a low level criminal but soon works his way up the underground ladder attracting the attention of crime lord Manny Weisbord. Leaving bodies of his rivals behind him, Luca's growing reputation sees him sent to set up a new organisation in Las Vegas. Torello and his gangbusters follow as they attempt to bring Luca to justice.
What made this series stand out so much were some great character performances not just by Farina and Denison, although they were great figureheads for each side of the law. Stephen Lang, as Attorney David Abrams trying to put his family history behind him; Bill Smitrovich, Andrew Dice Clay as playboy Max Goldman and the superb John Santucci who shone as Luca's right hand man, the ever hungry Pauli Taglia, in a role that oozed low-level menace.
There's lots of gritty violence throughout but there's more to this show than that. It also deals with social issues and, as it's set in 1963, the race issue is always lurking particularly in the episodes with Pam Grier playing a reporter and Ving Rhames as a tenant in a tale involving racism and a slum landlord.
Watch out for guest appearances by Julia Roberts, a young Christian Slater, Lili Taylor, Deborah Harry, Lorraine Bracco and even singer Paul Anka and many others.
There's black humour throughout mostly involving Pauli Taglia but subtly done in a way that fits perfectly, the final scene of the last episode of series 1 in particular.
It's one of the best period cop shows ever and well worth viewing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first became aware of this great series back in the early 1990's when the first series was released as feature length episodes (3 edited together) on 7 VHS Videos. If you enjoy films such as Goodfellas,Casino and series such as The Sopranos, then Series 1 & 2 of Crime Story is a MUST for your DVD Collection!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I originally saw some of this series in the 1980s and always hoped it would be repeated. Some of the story-lines are a bit shakey at times, but the acting, action, dialogue and music is brilliant, not to mention the fabulous 1960s American cars. My wife and I were enthralled throughout and we are going to get the second series very soon. Get a copy you won't be disappointed.
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