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Wiseguy

  • TV Series
  • 1987–19901987–1990
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
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Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Banks, and Ken Wahl in Wiseguy (1987)
TV series
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CrimeDramaMystery
Vincent Terranova is an agent with the Organized Crime Bureau infiltrating dangerous criminal organizations, struggling to remain true to himself while becoming close to the criminal leaders... Read allVincent Terranova is an agent with the Organized Crime Bureau infiltrating dangerous criminal organizations, struggling to remain true to himself while becoming close to the criminal leaders he is sworn to bring down.Vincent Terranova is an agent with the Organized Crime Bureau infiltrating dangerous criminal organizations, struggling to remain true to himself while becoming close to the criminal leaders he is sworn to bring down.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.7K
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POPULARITY
3,397
280
  • Creators
    • Stephen J. Cannell
    • Frank Lupo
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Banks
    • Jim Byrnes
    • Ken Wahl
  • Creators
    • Stephen J. Cannell
    • Frank Lupo
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Banks
    • Jim Byrnes
    • Ken Wahl
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    • 16User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • Frank McPike
    Jim Byrnes
    Jim Byrnes
    • Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs
    Ken Wahl
    Ken Wahl
    • Vinnie Terranova…
    Dwight Koss
    Dwight Koss
    • Mark SirMac…
    Ken Jenkins
    Ken Jenkins
    • Paul Beckstead
    William Russ
    William Russ
    • Roger LoCocco
    Patti D'Arbanville
    Patti D'Arbanville
    • Amber Twine…
    Elsa Raven
    Elsa Raven
    • Carlotta Terranova Aiuppo…
    Ray Sharkey
    Ray Sharkey
    • Sonny Steelgrave
    Joan Severance
    Joan Severance
    • Susan Profitt
    Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer
    • Michael Santana
    Cecil Hoffman
    Cecil Hoffman
    • Hillary Stein
    George Petrie
    George Petrie
    • Don Rudy Aiuppo…
    Gerald Anthony
    Gerald Anthony
    • Father Peter Terranova
    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Mel Profitt
    Dennis Lipscomb
    Dennis Lipscomb
    • Sidney 'Sid' Royce
    John M. Jackson
    John M. Jackson
    • Daryl Elias
    Glenn Frey
    Glenn Frey
    • Bobby Travis
    • Creators
      • Stephen J. Cannell
      • Frank Lupo
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Vinnie Terranova's (Ken Wahl's) Agent number 4587 was chosen because the show began filming on April 5, 1987.
    • Quotes

      Mel Profitt: Only the toes knows.

    • Alternate versions
      Due to licensing costs, the song "Nights in White Satin" by the Moody Blues featured in one episode has been replaced by a less expensive tracks on the DVD release.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Bright Side
      Debbie Harry sung title track for 3 episodes

    User reviews16

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    one of the best shows of the '80s
    Wiseguy was one of the best shows of the '80s and probably one of the best dramas ever produced for television, ending only, I believe, because of the many infirmities/injuries suffered by Ken Wahl. The gorgeous Wahl was surrounded by an excellent cast that included Jonathan Banks, Jim Burns, and, over the years, George Petrie, Patti D'Arbanville, Gerald Anthony, etc. - anyone brought on the show was a winner. Wiseguy proved a breakthrough for Kevin Spacey and Joan Severance, whose story arc was probably the most powerful the series offered - right up there with the Sonny Steelgrave (Ray Sharkey) story arc. I'm glad to see it's being re-run now - it's a pity there aren't more episodes.
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    • Release date
      • September 16, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kampf gegen die Mafia
    • Filming locations
      • North Shore Studios, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Stephen J. Cannell Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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