Wiseguy (TV Series)
Pilot (1987)
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- TV-14
- 1h 40min
- Crime, Drama
- 16 Sep 1987
- TV Episode
FBI Agent Vinnie serves 18 months in prison to establish cover to infiltrate the Mob. He impresses the crime boss and earns himself a job, opening the door to access the mafia's highest echelons.
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Cast
| Ken Wahl | ... |
Vinnie Terranova
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| Jonathan Banks | ... |
Frank McPike
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| Jim Byrnes | ... |
Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs
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| Ray Sharkey | ... |
Sonny Steelgrave
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| Gianni Russo | ... |
David 'Dave' Steelgrave
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| Robert Miranda | ... |
Tony Greco
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| Jessica Steen | ... |
Tracy Steelgrave
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| Gerald Anthony | ... |
Father Peter Terranova
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| John Wesley | ... |
Hawthorne
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| John M. Jackson | ... |
Daryl Elias
(as John Jackson)
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| Jack Ging | ... |
Sheriff Lewis Butcher
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| Mark Rolston | ... |
Renaldo Sykes
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| Leon Pownall | ... |
Stan D'Amato
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Adrianna D'Baron | ... |
Raya Montenegro
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| A.C. Peterson | ... |
Rico
(as Alar Aedma)
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| William S. Taylor | ... |
Jones
(as William Taylor)
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| Alex Diakun | ... |
Nick Desoto
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David Berner | ... |
Bobby Borojay
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| Tom Heaton | ... |
Arnie Shane
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Peter Chapek | ... |
Headwaiter
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Adam Yaranko | ... |
Dieter Haas
(as Adam Yawrenko)
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| Alex Bruhanski | ... |
Cartwright
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| Garry Chalk | ... |
Fred
(as Gary Chalk)
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Ralph Cole | ... |
Archie
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| Frank C. Turner | ... |
Manager
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Sydney Filkow | ... |
Winfield
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| Dwight Koss | ... |
Doctor
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| Colleen Winton | ... |
Sally
(as Coleen Winton)
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Kim Kondrashoff | ... |
Simonetti
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| Denis Corbett | ... |
Townsperson (uncredited)
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| Yolanda Corbett | ... |
Townsperson (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Rod Holcomb | ||
Written by
| Stephen J. Cannell | ... | (written by) & |
| Frank Lupo | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Stephen J. Cannell | ... | executive producer |
| Rod Holcomb | ... | producer |
| Derek Kavanagh | ... | associate producer |
| David G. Phinney | ... | associate producer (as David Phinney) |
| Les Sheldon | ... | co-executive producer |
| Jo Swerling Jr. | ... | supervising producer |
Music by
| Mike Post | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Lohmann | ||
Editing by
| George R. Rohrs | ... | (as George Rohrs) |
| Albert J.J. Zúñiga | ... | (as Albert J.J. Zuniga) |
Editorial Department
| Randy Beveridge | ... | senior colorist: digital color correction (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Victoria Burrows | ||
Art Direction by
| Graeme Murray | ||
Set Decoration by
| Janet Clark | ||
Costume Design by
| Jori Woodman | ||
Makeup Department
| Janet MacDonald | ... | hair stylist (as Janet Ulmer) |
| Joann Wabisca | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Shirley Gill | ... | unit production manager |
| Matthew N. Herman | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Gary Winter | ... | executive in charge of post-production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Steve Boyum | ... | second unit director |
| Lee Knippelberg | ... | first assistant director |
| David Rollin Webb | ... | second assistant director (as David Webb) |
Art Department
| Debbie Erhardt | ... | property master |
| Barbara Seinfeld | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Elmar Theissen | ... | head painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Nick Alphin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jim Cook | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Martin Fossum | ... | sound mixer (as Martin N. Fossum) |
| Robert L. Harman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael O'Corrigan | ... | sound effects coordinator (as Mike Corrigan) |
| Ray Alba | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Cliff Bell Jr. | ... | supervising adr editor (uncredited) |
| John M. Colwell | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Joe Divitale | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Tony Giacinti | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Robert Gutknecht | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| William Hooper | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| William Jacobs | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| John Kaufman | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| John Kline | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Thomas McMullen | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Michael O'Corrigan | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Jim Siracusa | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Gary Winter | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
| Bill Young | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Greg Curtis | ... | special effects |
| Bob Comer | ... | special effects first assistant (uncredited) |
| Jor Van Kline | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Steve Boyum | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Ken Kirzinger | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Michael Langlois | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David R. Anderson | ... | gaffer (as Dave Anderson) |
| Bernard Pornin | ... | key grip |
| Robert Saad | ... | camera operator (as Bob Saad) |
| John Earl Burnett | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Chris Helcermanas-Benge | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Tim Heller | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Vince Laxton | ... | generator operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Simon Ayer | ... | casting executive |
| Trish Robinson | ... | casting: Vancouver |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Debbie Geaghan | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Bill Zaitzov | ... | location manager (as Bill Zaitzow) |
Music Department
| John Caper Jr. | ... | music supervisor |
| Franklin Jones Jr. | ... | re-recording music mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Candice Field | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jadde Erxsan | ... | assistant chef (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Grace Curcio | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Tana Tocher | ... | caterer (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Kasandra Marthells | ... | special thanks |
| Jim Sembiazza | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Elephant Films (2024) (France) (DVD) (Video Premiere)
- Elephant Films (2024) (France)
- CBS (1987) (United States) (tv)
- Pidax Film (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
- Vídeo Arte (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Armstrong/Clydsdale (casting: Toronto)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (titles and opticals)
- Walt Disney Sound (sound by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This was the pilot for the hit series. Ken Wahl stars as Vinnie Terranova, a Justice Department agent reassigned to the Organized Crime Bureau (OCB) as a "wiseguy", a specially trained deep undercover agent. To help support his cover, Vinnie has just finished serving 18 months in a New Jersey prison. Vinnie is frustrated that he can't tell his mother that he is a government agent and not the criminal that he is now perceived to be. He wants out of the assignment, but after a friend is killed while investigating the Steelgrave crime family, Vinnie decides to go after them. He first picks a fight with the ruthless Sonny Steelgrave; impressed, Steelgrave offers him a job in his organization, and Vince begins the arduous task of living continuously undercover.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | When this episode originally aired, it featured the song "Domingo" by the Swiss electronic band Yello. See more » |
| Goofs | When they meet Sykes at the motel, after the shooting has begun there is a shot where Vinnie avoids two bullets which impact the door behind him. The shot changes to show the shooter and then returns to the shot of Vinnie in front of the door however the bullet holes in the door from the previous shot are missing. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Silk Stalkings (1991). See more » |
| Quotes |
Sonny Steelgrave:
Hey, you're smart. How come you're not that smart. See more » |