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:

The legacy lives on. (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

Joe Pantoliano was told when he first took the role of Ralph that the character would only last two seasons.

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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

[the dean of a college that Meadow is applying to is asking Tony for a $10,000 donation]
Carmela Soprano: I think you should pay him, Tony.
Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: No fucking way!
Carmela Soprano: What, your daughter's future isn't worth 10,000 dollars?
Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: That's not it. That motherfucker's full of shit. He's shaking me down.
Carmela Soprano: No, he's not.
Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: Oh, yeah? Who knows more about extortion, me or you?

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Connections

Referenced in The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.19 (2009)

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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

Brilliant

When this show is on it's game, it is brilliant, amazing television. So well-cast, well-written and well directed, it shows what cable TV can achieve. Now, like any creative vehicle, it too can fall short. There are messy, uneven episodes. The season ender this year was rather all over the place and unsatisfying, but, overall, great television. Gandolfini deserves all the praise coming his way. (His monolouge as a hitman describing his first "hit" in True Romance is a great piece of work). Bravo!!