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Crime Story

  • TV Series
  • 1986–19881986–1988
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
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8.3/10
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Dennis Farina and Bill Smitrovich in Crime Story (1986)
Crime Story: Season 2
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The saga of a Chicago police detective's efforts to stop a young hood's ruthless rise in the ranks of organized crime.The saga of a Chicago police detective's efforts to stop a young hood's ruthless rise in the ranks of organized crime.The saga of a Chicago police detective's efforts to stop a young hood's ruthless rise in the ranks of organized crime.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,719
119
  • Creators
    • Chuck Adamson
    • Gustave Reininger
  • Stars
    • Dennis Farina
    • Bill Smitrovich
    • Tony Denison
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  • Creators
    • Chuck Adamson
    • Gustave Reininger
  • Stars
    • Dennis Farina
    • Bill Smitrovich
    • Tony Denison
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 50User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 nominations total

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    Dennis Farina and Bill Smitrovich in Crime Story (1986)
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    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Lt. Mike Torelloas Lt. Mike Torello
    43 episodes43 eps • 1986–1988
    Bill Smitrovich
    Bill Smitrovich
    • Sgt. Danny Krychekas Sgt. Danny Krychek…
    40 episodes40 eps • 1986–1988
    Tony Denison
    Tony Denison
    • Ray Lucaas Ray Luca
    40 episodes40 eps • 1986–1988
    Steve Ryan
    Steve Ryan
    • Det. Nate Grossmanas Det. Nate Grossman
    40 episodes40 eps • 1986–1988
    Billy Campbell
    Billy Campbell
    • Det. Joey Indellias Det. Joey Indelli…
    40 episodes40 eps • 1986–1988
    Paul Butler
    • Det. Walter Clemmonsas Det. Walter Clemmons
    40 episodes40 eps • 1986–1988
    Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    • Atty. David Abramsas Atty. David Abrams
    39 episodes39 eps • 1986–1988
    John Santucci
    John Santucci
    • Pauli Tagliaas Pauli Taglia
    37 episodes37 eps • 1986–1988
    Ted Levine
    Ted Levine
    • Frank Holmanas Frank Holman
    20 episodes20 eps • 1986–1988
    Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman
    • Manny Weisbordas Manny Weisbord
    18 episodes18 eps • 1986–1988
    Andrew Dice Clay
    Andrew Dice Clay
    • Max Goldmanas Max Goldman
    17 episodes17 eps • 1986–1988
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Phil Bartolias Phil Bartoli
    16 episodes16 eps • 1986–1988
    Jay O. Sanders
    Jay O. Sanders
    • Steve Kordoas Steve Kordo
    12 episodes12 eps • 1986–1988
    Johann Carlo
    Johann Carlo
    • Cori Lucaas Cori Luca…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1986–1987
    Jack Angel
    Jack Angel
    • Narratoras Narrator
    12 episodes12 eps • 1986–1988
    Darlanne Fluegel
    Darlanne Fluegel
    • Julie Torelloas Julie Torello
    11 episodes11 eps • 1986–1987
    Ron Dean
    Ron Dean
    • Chief Krameras Chief Kramer
    9 episodes9 eps • 1986–1987
    Patricia Charbonneau
    Patricia Charbonneau
    • Inger Thorsonas Inger Thorson
    7 episodes7 eps • 1986–1987
    • Creators
      • Chuck Adamson
      • Gustave Reininger
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    • Trivia
      Del Shannon re-wrote and re-recorded his classic hit "Runaway" for the title sequence of the series.
    • Goofs
      During the series run, you can clearly see many post 1963 cars in the background.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Mike Torello: Hey you. You hurt anybody else, when this is over, I'm gonna find what you love the most and I'm gonna kill it. Your mother, your father, your dog... don't matter what it is, it's dead.

    • Crazy credits
      Al Kooper ... Guy who picks music for the show
    • Connections
      Featured in TV (The Book): Two Experts Pick the Greatest American Shows of All Time (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Runaway
      Written by Del Shannon (uncredited) and Max Crook (uncredited)

      Performed by Del Shannon

    User reviews50

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    Absolutely riveting crime drama!
    From producer Michael Mann, a brilliant crime drama series that can be mentioned with similar reverence as THE UNTOUCHABLES(TV series)1959-1963. Chicago, Cleveland, St. Louis, Las Vegas...organized crime is spreading its wings. Michael Torello(Dennis Farina)is the head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit and determined to bring down up and coming crime figure Ray Luca(Anthony Denison). The action takes place in the early 60s...and it is very impressive that the clothing, hair styles, automobiles and music are circa 1963. The opening theme is a revved up revised version of Del Shannon's "Runaway". The Torello/Luca relationship may even be more intense than that of Ness/Nitti in THE UNTOUCHABLES. From direction to dialogue; from story line to acting...hard to find fault with one of the best in this genre.

    Kudos for strong acting from Stephen Lang, Bill Smitrovich, Andrew Dice Clay, Jon Polito, David Caruso, Ray Sharkey and Joseph Wiseman. Rocker Todd Rundgren is responsible for all original music that drives this 42 episode crime drama.
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    • michaelRokeefe
    • Oct 23, 2001

    FAQ1

    • Why was this show so abruptly ended? It was one of the best crime dramas of its time and ended prematurely.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Brigada mòvil de Xicago
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Michael Mann Productions
      • New World Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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