The Untouchables (1993–1994)

In 1930s Chicago, the seemingly invincible crime boss Al Capone is opposed by an team of incorruptable US Treasury agents lead by the indefatigable Eliot Ness.

Stars:

Tom Amandes, Valentino Cimo, John Newton

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Tom Amandes	...	Eliot Ness (44 episodes, 1993-1994)
Valentino Cimo	...	Frankie Rio (42 episodes, 1993-1994)
John Newton	...	Agent Tony Pagano (40 episodes, 1993-1994)

Storyline

In prohibition era Chicago, the ambitious criminal Al Capone moves in to exploit an immense bootleg market for his own profit. Together with his second, the cold-bloodedly practical Frank Nitti, Capone manages to unite the various local crime lords under his leadership and create an incredibly powerful crime syndicate. Through the use of alluring bribery to corrupt the local authorities for his purposes and brutal violence to cow or eliminate the more principled, it seems that Al Capone is above the law. However, the gang makes the critical mistake of irritating the US President one night, and the decision is made to bring Capone to justice. To that end, US Treasury agent Eliot Ness is assigned the task. Ness, who is utterly incensed by the gang violence and corruption that Capone embodies, soon learns that he cannot depend on the local police in this crusade with their rife corruption. Instead, he assembles an elite team of agents handpicked for their skills and especially their ...

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Plot Keywords:

u.s. treasury agent | prohibition | crime boss | police | 1930s | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller | Action

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 1993 (France)

Also Known As:

De uovervindelige

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (42 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Agent Malone was played in the film The Untouchables by Sean Connery, and in this film by John Rhys-Davies. Connery and Rhys-Davies appeared together in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

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Connections

Version of The Scarface Mob (1959)

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Soundtracks

"Just A Moonbeam"
Written by Dennis Spiegel and Michael Lang

User Reviews

Great Series!

I can still remember how shocked I was when I heard this program was cancelled. Every episode was good; one even dealing with bootlegging on an Indian reservation( where liquor had not been permitted to be sold for years prior to Prohibition.) I was also struck by the stunning look-alikeness of Tom Amandes to Jimmy Stewart. They could have been twin brothers.Even their voices,mannerisms were similar. I wonder if this had anything to do with the series sudden disappearance. William Forsythe was the best Capone to-date, even outdoing de Niro. The supporting cast was also excellent. I think this series was better than the original series with Robert Stack. What made Stack so good was his toneless performance.Amandes gave the character flesh and blood and a mind. Would like to see the series out again.