The Sopranos (1999–2007)

Modern day morality tale about New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano, as he deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life.

Creator:

David Chase

Stars:

James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco

Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 86 wins & 217 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
James Gandolfini	...	Tony Soprano (86 episodes, 1999-2007)
Lorraine Bracco	...	Dr. Jennifer Melfi (86 episodes, 1999-2007)
Edie Falco	...	Carmela Soprano (86 episodes, 1999-2007)
Michael Imperioli	...	Christopher Moltisanti (86 episodes, 1999-2007)
Dominic Chianese	...	Junior Soprano (86 episodes, 1999-2007)
Tony Sirico	...	Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri (86 episodes, 1999-2007)
Robert Iler	...	A.J. Soprano (86 episodes, 1999-2007)
Steven Van Zandt	...	Silvio Dante (86 episodes, 1999-2007)
Jamie-Lynn Sigler	...	Meadow Soprano (86 episodes, 1999-2007)
Aida Turturro	...	Janice Soprano (73 episodes, 2000-2007)
Drea de Matteo	...	Adriana La Cerva (59 episodes, 1999-2006)
Steve Schirripa	...	Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri (51 episodes, 2000-2007)
Dan Grimaldi	...	Patsy Parisi (47 episodes, 2000-2007)
Joseph R. Gannascoli	...	Vito Spatafore (41 episodes, 1999-2006)
John Ventimiglia	...	Artie Bucco (39 episodes, 1999-2007)
Sharon Angela	...	Rosalie Aprile (38 episodes, 1999-2007)

Storyline

An innovative look at the life of fictional Mafia Capo Tony Soprano, this serial is presented largely first person, but additional perspective is conveyed by the intimate conversations Tony has with his psychotherapist. We see Tony at work, at home, and in therapy. Moments of black comedy intersperse this aggressive, adult drama, with adult language, and extreme violence.

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Plot Keywords:

new jersey | violence | mafia | psychiatrist | nudity | 

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Taglines:

A&E just got made. (syndication)

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

HBO Warner Bros. [uk] (Flash only)

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian Russian

Release Date:

10 January 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Made in Jersey

Filming Locations:

Newburgh, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Home Box Office (HBO), Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Park Entertainment, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

58 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

David Chase had planned a major story line for the third season concerning Tony's efforts to prevent Livia from testifying against him in court. But Nancy Marchand's death caused Chase to revise a large portion of the season.

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Goofs

The layout of the windows in Dr. Melfi's inner room/office is illogical. That is, in an early episode, we see Tony dodge Silvio in the hallway of Melfi's office building. It appears to be a typical medical plaza building with multiple physician's offices on that hallway (e.g. the dentist Silvio was visiting, the office into which Tony ducked, and Dr. Melfi's office which we also see.) We see Melfi's office here in the middle of the hallway, not on the corner of the building. Therefore, the two sets of windows in Melfi's inner office are illogical. The windows in front of Tony (behind Melfi) make sense, as they are in a straight line from the hallway. However, the windows to Tony's right are not possible, as they would be looking into the office of the neighboring physician's office on the hallway.

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Quotes

Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: Look, maybe I am wrong, but you have really changed since the old man died. First, Lorraine Caluzzo. Then you sink this idiot's boat. This not the John I knew.

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Connections

Featured in The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Woke Up This Morning"
(Opening Credits)
Written by Larry Love, Mountain of Love, Mississippi Guitar Love and Rev D. Wayne Love
Performed by A3 (Alabama 3)
Courtesy of Geffen Records, Inc.
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.
Contains a sample from "Standing At The Burial Ground"
by Mississippi Fred McDowell
Contains a sample from "Mannish Boy"
Performed by Muddy Waters
Used courtesy of Sony Music
Contains elements from "Tell Me"
Performed by Chester Burnett
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.

User Reviews

Best mob/gangster show ever

The Sopranos is one of the best TV-shows I have ever seen. If you like gangster/mobster/mafia movies, I can strongly recommend "The Sopranos". The show is mainly about Anthony "Tony" Soprano and his life as a father, husband and leader of a mob in the 21st century. The show is (as far as I know) realistic, compared to many other mafia shows and movies I have seen. The actors fit like a glove to their parts. This show made me realize how good many of these actors are in other shows and movies. This show has it all; humor, action, drama, good music, good actors, good "behind the camera" people and a good plot. The show displays all sides of the mob business; "buisness", private life, the cops/FBI point of view, the victims side of the story and much more.