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Civil Wars

  • TV Series
  • 1991–19931991–1993
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
134
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Civil Wars (1991)
Drama
Eli Levinson (Alan Rosenberg) and Sydney Guilford (Mariel Hemingway) are top divorce attorneys in New York City. The dynamic changes when Charlie Howell (Peter Onorati) is hired and Eli take... Read allEli Levinson (Alan Rosenberg) and Sydney Guilford (Mariel Hemingway) are top divorce attorneys in New York City. The dynamic changes when Charlie Howell (Peter Onorati) is hired and Eli takes a lower profile. Sydney and Charlie develop a flirtatious arrangement while concentratin... Read allEli Levinson (Alan Rosenberg) and Sydney Guilford (Mariel Hemingway) are top divorce attorneys in New York City. The dynamic changes when Charlie Howell (Peter Onorati) is hired and Eli takes a lower profile. Sydney and Charlie develop a flirtatious arrangement while concentrating on their clients' problems.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
134
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    • Steven Bochco
    • William M. Finkelstein
    • Bruce Helford
  • Stars
    • Mariel Hemingway
    • Peter Onorati
    • Debi Mazar
    • Steven Bochco
    • William M. Finkelstein
    • Bruce Helford
  • Stars
    • Mariel Hemingway
    • Peter Onorati
    • Debi Mazar
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    • 3User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy

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    Mariel Hemingway, Debi Mazar, David Marciano, Peter Onorati, and Alan Rosenberg in Civil Wars (1991)
    Mariel Hemingway, Peter Onorati, and Alan Rosenberg in Civil Wars (1991)
    Mariel Hemingway and Peter Onorati in Civil Wars (1991)
    Mariel Hemingway, Debi Mazar, David Marciano, Peter Onorati, and Alan Rosenberg in Civil Wars (1991)
    Civil Wars (1991)

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    Mariel Hemingway
    Mariel Hemingway
    • Sydney Guilford
    Peter Onorati
    Peter Onorati
    • Charlie Howell
    Debi Mazar
    Debi Mazar
    • Denise Iannello
    Alan Rosenberg
    Alan Rosenberg
    • Eli Levinson
    David Marciano
    David Marciano
    • Jeffrey Lassick
    Jorga Caye
    • Extra
    Romy Walthall
    Romy Walthall
    • Audrey Wilkes
    Kenneth Jackman
    • Court Clerk…
    Eddie Barth
    Eddie Barth
    • Charlie Howell, Sr.
    Sharon Conley
    • Stenographer…
    James McCaffrey
    James McCaffrey
    • Terrence Flanagan
    Jennifer Hetrick
    Jennifer Hetrick
    • Holly Reigeluth
    Anna Berger
    Anna Berger
    • Betty Howell
    John Pleshette
    John Pleshette
    • Al Noonan
    Bill Morey
    Bill Morey
    • Judge Buscaino
    Richard McGonagle
    Richard McGonagle
    • Judge Mandelberg
    Barbara Bosson
    Barbara Bosson
    • Judge Babyak
    Barry Gordon
    Barry Gordon
    • Mel Wittnauer
      • Steven Bochco
      • William M. Finkelstein
      • Bruce Helford
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    • Trivia
      When this show was cancelled, executive producer William M. Finkelstein transferred two characters, Eli Levinson (Alan Rosenberg and Denise Iannello (Debi Mazar) to L.A. Law (1986).
    • Quotes

      Judge: People come to court looking for justice, but sometimes all they get is money.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1993)

    User reviews3

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    Still miss it...
    A cute, sexy, interesting show that combined the smoky sensuality of Mariel Hemingway with the earthy charms of Pete Onorati. Clever plots, interesting sub-text, and funny cameos failed to get this show renewed. At least Debi Mazar did OK with LA Law, and now of course Entourgage. Perhaps this show overlapped a little too strongly with Law, Levinson's Homicide, and Bochco's NYPD Blue. Wait, can anyone spot a pattern here?!?

    This show arrived at the culmination of a 'golden age' of television pioneered by dramadies like 'Thirtysomething', 'Picket-Fences' 'My So-called life' and, of course 'The days and nights of Molly Dodd.' A classic that was pulled a little too soon. (And no, Mariel in 'Central Park West' didn't even come close.)

    I still miss Mariel. (Anyone remember the nudie episode?)
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    • Release date
      • November 20, 1991 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Stage 20, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Steven Bochco Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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      • Stereo

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