The Sopranos 

New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.

Creator:

David Chase

Stars:

James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco

Top Rated TV #13 | Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 113 wins & 302 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
Steven Van Zandt	...	Silvio Dante 86 episodes, 1999-2007
Tony Sirico	...	Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri 86 episodes, 1999-2007
Robert Iler	...	A.J. Soprano 86 episodes, 1999-2007
Jamie-Lynn Sigler	...	Meadow Soprano 86 episodes, 1999-2007
Aida Turturro	...	Janice Soprano / ... 72 episodes, 2000-2007
Drea de Matteo	...	Adriana La Cerva / ... 61 episodes, 1999-2006
Steve Schirripa	...	Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri 53 episodes, 2000-2007
Dan Grimaldi	...	Patsy Parisi / ... 47 episodes, 2000-2007
Joseph R. Gannascoli	...	Vito Spatafore / ... 39 episodes, 1999-2006
John Ventimiglia	...	Artie Bucco 37 episodes, 1999-2007
Sharon Angela	...	Rosalie Aprile 37 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:

violence | mafia | psychiatrist | prozac | new jersey | 

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Taglines:

Meet Tony Soprano. If one family doesn't kill him.... the other family will. (season 1)

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

HBO Official Facebook

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, The Park Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

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

Tony shouldn't have Benny Fazio sent to collect money for the family because he clearly doesn't appear physically intimidating.

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Quotes

Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: If you can quote the rules, then you can obey them.

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Alternate Versions

In January 2007, US network A&E began airing the edited-for-syndication reruns of the show. Scenes featuring nudity, sexual activity and violence were replaced with alternate versions or were excised completely. The profanity was dubbed over.

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Connections

Referenced in Portlandia: Missionaries (2013)

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Soundtracks

Woke Up This Morning
(Opening Credits)
Written by Larry Love, Mountain of Love, Sir Eddie Real and Rev D. Wayne Love
Performed by Alabama 3 (as A3)
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 Howlin' Wolf
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.

User Reviews

Best mob/gangster show ever

The Sopranos is one of the best TV-shows I have ever seen. If you like gangster/mobster/mafia movies, I can strongly recommend "The Sopranos". The show is mainly about Anthony "Tony" Soprano and his life as a father, husband and leader of a mob in the 21st century. The show is (as far as I know) realistic, compared to many other mafia shows and movies I have seen. The actors fit like a glove to their parts. This show made me realize how good many of these actors are in other shows and movies. This show has it all; humor, action, drama, good music, good actors, good "behind the camera" people and a good plot. The show displays all sides of the mob business; "buisness", private life, the cops/FBI point of view, the victims side of the story and much more.