Pilot (25 Mar. 2005)

A bald police detective with a righteous attitude battles crime on his hometurf.

Directors:

Eric Bross, Michael W. Watkins

Writers:

Abby Mann (characters), Tony Piccirillo

Stars:

Ving Rhames, Roselyn Sanchez, Michael Kelly

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Ving Rhames	...	Lieutenant Theo Kojak
Roselyn Sanchez	...	ADA Carmen Warrick
Michael Kelly	...	Detective Bobby Crocker
Chuck Shamata	...	Detective Henry Messina
Dean McDermott	...	Detective Dan Riggins
Demetrius Joyette	...	Darryl Harris
Peter MacNeill	...	Col. Vincent Barnett
Tom Rooney	...	Howard Fletcher
Chazz Palminteri	...	Captain Frank McNeil
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jacob L. Adams	...	Shop Foreman
Magdalena Alexander	...	Russian Prostitute
Lyriq Bent	...	Billy Harris
Jude Beny	...	Femme Bartender
Craig Blair	...	Precinct Cop
Inga Cadranel	...	Detective Washburn

Storyline

A bald police detective with a righteous attitude battles crime on his hometurf.

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Plot Keywords:

prostitution | police brutality | serial killer | character name in title

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

USA Network

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

NBC Universal Television, Playa Inc., Traveler's Rest Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 87 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by Kojak (2005)

User Reviews

Kojak is back!

I'm a huge fan of Telly Savalas' Kojak. Kojak was a sharp dressing cop who acted as a prince of the city. He didn't always go by the book, but he protected the innocent. He was slick, smart, and had a great heart. Now it's 2005 and there's a new version of Kojak starring Ving Rhames. It is superb. The character is still a sharp dressing prince of the city. He still doesn't do everything by the book and he still protects the innocent. Bobby Crocker is back. Frank MacNeil is back. The lollipops are back. The bald is back too. Most importantly, Kojak still has his heart of gold. I'm as happy watching Ving as I am watching Telly in the role on DVD. Both men bring their own individuality to the role, but the heart and soul of Kojak is there in both versions. The 2005 series truly maintains the integrity of the original character. Kojak is still one hell of a guy. This is how all remakes should be. It's excellent.