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  • Actors: David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Anchor Bay Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 31 Jan 2005
  • Run Time: 495 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0006TL98C
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,893 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Unleashed on an unsuspecting television audience in the fall of 1986, Sledge Hammer centers on a renegade police detective (David Rasche) whose credo is shoot first and ask questions six months later. Armed with his trusty .44 magnum, the eponymous hero doles out his unique brand of justice to any piece of criminal scum who is unlucky enough to cross his path. The recipient of critical praise and much controversy, this comic spoof of DIRTY HARRY has enjoyed a growing cult status since it left the air in 1988. This 4-volume collection includes the entire first season of the all-nonsense cop show.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!!, 6 Dec 2004
Sledge is at last coming to PAL. I have the region 1 release and have been desperately awaiting a release that wasnt NTSC. This is a great boxed set with some great extras, including a new making of with new interviews with the cast and creator Alan Spencer, Spencer also does commentary on 4 Eps, and they are among the best you will hear on any DVD I assure you. 22 episodes and all the extras at the Amazon price is an absolute steal. Buy them up now and then prepare for the Season 2 release.
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9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars 2/3 cheesy cop show, 1/3 pant-wetting hilarious, 11 Sep 2005
By M. JONES "mj1001" (uk) - See all my reviews
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I was always a bit weary of buying this on dvd, because although I could rememeber the theme tune and general concept, I couldnt remmeber if actually liked it when I was younger. The result is a mixed bag and anyone considering buying this should have a good think.

David Rasche is terrific as the Dirty Harry-like who loves excessive force and violence, although he never actually kills any criminals in the show. The funniest moments include Hammer's blowing-up-building-to-nail-sniper strategy and his one liners; when asked if he's using a silencer - "its my own design, I call it a loudener".

Harrison Page I feel sorry for because his portrayal of Capt Trunk has been since done to death (the shouting black polica captain act with a constant disdain of his detectives). Ann-Marie Martin is also likeable as Hammer's rational partner, Dori Dorreau.

The problem with this series now is that it's dated terribly and it feels as though you have to sit through 20 minutes of corny cop show to see five or ten minutes of absolute comedy genius which is why I can only say three stars for it as some episodes are pretty awful, "If I had a Little Hammer" springing to mind.

What might be the problem is that there are so many spoofs now that you forget this was original for its time - if you can get past that, then you'll enjoy this boxset.

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Trust Me...I Know What I'm Reviewing, 4 April 2005
By D. J. Farrell "davefarrell" (Hyde, Cheshire) - See all my reviews
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All you Hammer Heads out there will know what a great show this was and like me probably have VHS copies from the original TV screenings and re-screenings that are more than a little worn. I was really looking forward to the DVD release of what was one of my favourite shows of the time. I was not disappointed, it was well worth the wait. There were a few episodes that I had not seen before so it was even better!

A great cast and funny scripts make this a real gem. Season 2 is even better.

This is a fantastic package and very well presented. A real credit to Anchor Bay.

The Region 1 release for the Season 2 set is scheduled for April 2005. Please can we have a Region 2 release soon!

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5.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC ACTION COMEDY
I just ordered from Germany region two the complete series plus movies for 41 Euros. Yes its got German packaging but its uncut in English in a very nice box with 12 discs... Read more
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Having heard about Sledge Hammer from my family (oddly enough while watching the sentinel!) I was a little curious towards this show, I shouldn't have worried though because this... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Dirty Harry" done as a comedy . . .
. . . that's all you should need to hear about this series to get an inkling of how good it is. But if it isn't, here's some more stuff to make you want to buy it: excellent... Read more
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What can I say... there are only two types of people on this planet... those who have watched this... and those that should. Read more
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SLEDGE HAMMER! is highly recommended for those of us who like shows filled with wackiness, sarcasm, violence, and nihilism. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Trust me I know what I'm Doing
Took this to work recently (my job involes lots of waiting around), collegues there thought that there was something wrong with me due to all the laughter coming from the TV... Read more
Published on 2 May 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars remember this !
What can i say ? BRILLIANT! those of you now in your thirties will remember this great tv series . It was on in the early hours of the morning after "the hitman and her" ,we used... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it
I was worried it wouldn't be as funny as I remembered. I don't know what I was worried about. It's hilariously over the top.
Published on 4 Mar 2005 by kevin13172

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.
This is a must buy.you wont regret it.
Published on 28 Feb 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Still great today!
As a huge fan of the TV series I was taking no risks in buying this set. The comedy is timeless. At this price, it's a bargain - if you know nothing about the show, or only a... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2005 by R. M. Smith

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