Crime Story (1986–1988)

The saga of a Chicago police detective's efforts to stop a young hood's ruthless rise in the ranks of organized crime.

Creators:

Chuck Adamson, Gustave Reininger

Stars:

Dennis Farina, Tony Denison, Bill Smitrovich

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Dennis Farina	...	Lt. Mike Torello (43 episodes, 1986-1988)
Tony Denison	...	Ray Luca (28 episodes, 1986-1988)
Bill Smitrovich	...	Sgt. Danny Krychek (28 episodes, 1986-1988)
Steve Ryan	...	Det. Nate Grossman (28 episodes, 1986-1988)
Billy Campbell	...	Det. Joey Indelli (28 episodes, 1986-1988)
Paul Butler	...	Det. Walter Clemmons (28 episodes, 1986-1988)
Stephen Lang	...	Atty. David Abrams (26 episodes, 1986-1988)
John Santucci	...	Pauli Taglia (24 episodes, 1986-1988)
Joseph Wiseman	...	Manny Weisbord (18 episodes, 1986-1988)

Storyline

Chicago, 1963. As head of the police department's Major Crime Unit, Lieutenant Michael Torello must deal with the city's most dangerous criminals. And possibly the most dangerous of all is Ray Luca, a young ambitious street hood who's out to gain wealth and power by whatever means - including theft, threats, extortion and murder. As Luca begins his ruthless climb up the ladder of organized crime, leaving a growing number of victims in his wake, Torello becomes more and more determined to bring him down.

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Plot Keywords:

organized crime | police | chicago illinois | gangster | 1960s | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 September 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brigada mòvil de Xicago

Filming Locations:

Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Michael Mann Productions, New World Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (42 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Santucci, who portrays Ray Luca's sidekick Paulie Taglia, was a real-life professional thief whom was busted on numerous occasions by series co-creator Chuck Adamson and star Dennis Farina when they were Chicago Cops. Many of the robberies, hijackings, and burglaries are based upon Santucci's crimes, including the museum jewelry heist profiled in the pilot movie according to the DVD Liner notes.

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Goofs

The Plaza Hotel wasn't constructed until 1971, but appears repeatedly in Vegas-based episodes.

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Quotes

Lt. Mike Torello: Hey you. You hurt anybody else, when this is over, I'm gonna find what you love the most and I'm gonna kill it. Your mother, your father, your dog... don't matter what it is, it's dead.

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Crazy Credits

Al Kooper ... Guy who picks music for the show

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Connections

Referenced in Heat (1995)

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Soundtracks

"Runaway"
by Del Shannon

User Reviews

Why are there not more postings for this awesome show!

I miss it, and it's been nearly 20 years! I'm just surprised there is not a bona-fide cult following for this show! If anyone reading this disagrees, well speak up!! The show premiered when I was a teenager, and I thought it was cool as sh%#! Of course, I was also watching Pee-Wee's playhouse, Joes Bob Briggs Drive-In Theatre, going to see Roy Orbison in concert one last time. And while the addition of cast member Andrew Goldman (Dice-Clay) may not have done much in retrospect for the show, I'll be damned if it didn't prove that he could actually act! I'm not kidding, he did a fine job! Dennis Ferrina, the Maimi Beach widows dream, so my (much older) ex used to tell me... I've been rooting for him ever since this show. (And Midnight Run paid off!)Not sure yet on Law & Order.....