Miami Vice (TV Series)
The Prodigal Son (1985)
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- TV-14
- 1h 36min
- Action, Crime
- 27 Sep 1985
- TV Episode
Crockett and Tubbs travel to New York to take down a powerful Colombian cartel.
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| Don Johnson | ... |
Detective James Crockett
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| Philip Michael Thomas | ... |
Detective Ricardo Tubbs
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| Saundra Santiago | ... |
Detective Gina Calabrese
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| Michael Talbott | ... |
Detective Stan Switek
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| John Diehl | ... |
Detective Larry Zito
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| Olivia Brown | ... |
Detective Trudy Joplin
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| Edward James Olmos | ... |
Lieutenant Martin Castillo
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| Peter Allen | ... |
Man in Gallery
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| Kevin Anderson | ... |
Blue Wacko
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| Julian Beck | ... |
J. J. Johnston
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| Charles S. Dutton | ... |
Lieutenant Pearson
(as Charles Dutton)
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| Annie Golden | ... |
Prostitute at police station
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| Pam Grier | ... |
Valerie Gordon
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| Anthony Heald | ... |
Commander René
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| Susan Hess | ... |
Margaret
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| Penn Jillette | ... |
Jimmy Borges
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| Charles Ludlam | ... |
Tranvestite Pusher
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| Everett Quinton | ... |
Homosexual Pusher
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Miguel Pinero | ... |
Esteban Revilla
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| James Russo | ... |
Frank Sacco
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| Gene Simmons | ... |
Newton Windsor Blade
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| Bill Smitrovich | ... |
DEA Miami Commander
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| Zoë Lund | ... |
Miranda
(as Zoe Tamerlis)
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| Paul Calderon | ... |
Gabriel
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| Giannina Facio | ... |
Model
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| Ramón Franco | ... |
Bustos
(as Ramon Franco)
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Jorge Gil | ... |
DEA Agent Henry Drummond
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| Luis Guzmán | ... |
Miguel Revilla
(as Luis Guzman)
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Michael Kell | ... |
Levine
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Noberto Kerner | ... |
Columbian Officer
(as Norberto Kerner)
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John Morrow | ... |
Margaret's Man
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Barbara Joseph | ... |
Miss Bracken - Mr. Johnston's Secretary
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Omar Khayat | ... |
Valet
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Debby L. Rouse | ... |
Honey #1 - Blade's Girl #1
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Donna Lynn Rouse | ... |
Honey #2 - Blade's Girl #2
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Ted Minos | ... |
Columbian Drug Dealer
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| Vic Noto | ... |
Tubbs Connection (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Michael Glaser | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Anthony Yerkovich | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| Daniel Pyne | ... | (written by) |
| Daniel Pyne | ... | (executive story editor) |
| John Mankiewicz | ... | (story editor) |
Produced by
| Richard Brams | ... | co-producer |
| Donald L. Gold | ... | co-producer: Miami |
| Patti Kent | ... | associate producer |
| Frederick J. Lyle | ... | associate producer (as Frederick Lyle) |
| Michael Mann | ... | executive producer |
| John Nicolella | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Liam O'Brien | ... | consulting producer |
| Ed Waters | ... | supervising producer |
Music by
| Jan Hammer | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| James A. Contner | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Dov Hoenig | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| William Fletcher | ... | assistant editor |
| Laurence Monier | ... | post production |
| Michael Schulte | ... | post-production assistant |
Casting By
| Bonnie Timmermann | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Jeffrey Howard | ||
Art Direction by
| Michael Helmy | ||
Set Decoration by
| Robert Lacey Jr. | ||
Costume Design by
| Bambi Breakstone | ||
Makeup Department
| Allan A. Apone | ... | key makeup artist |
| Vincent Callaghan | ... | makeup artist (as Vince Callaghan) |
| Jay Cannistraci | ... | makeup artist |
| Nick Troiano | ... | hair stylist |
| Mary Ann Valdes | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Lou Fusaro | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael Attanasio | ... | second assistant director (as Michael J. Attanasio) |
| Tommy Burns | ... | second assistant director |
| George Fortmuller | ... | second assistant director |
| Herbert W. Gains | ... | first assistant director (as Herb Gains) |
Art Department
| Charles Guanci | ... | property master |
| Amy Marshall | ... | set decorator: New York |
| Billy Schwartz | ... | dressing painter |
| Fred Schwendel | ... | leadman |
| Charles Guanci Jr. | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Michael Metzel | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Scott Blynder | ... | sound mixer |
| Robert R. Rutledge | ... | supervising sound effects editor |
| Ron Scelza | ... | sound |
| Michael R. Tromer | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Bruce E. Merlin | ... | special effects technician |
| J.B. Jones | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Jim Michaels | ... | visual effects producer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Dan Koko | ... | stunts |
| Michael R. Long | ... | stunt performer |
| Marc Mercury | ... | stunt performer |
| Paul Nuckles | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Rico Paisley | ... | stunts |
| Ernest Robinson | ... | stunts |
| Gene Harrison | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ernest Robinson | ... | stunt double: philip michael thomas (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James J. Green | ... | dolly grip |
| Perry A. Jones | ... | second grip |
| Greg Kasper | ... | key grip |
| J. Steven Latham | ... | second assistant camera |
| James Roberts | ... | lighting technician |
| Gary Ryan | ... | best boy |
| Bill Seckel | ... | gaffer |
| John Winner | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| R. Colette Hailey | ... | extras casting |
| Cheryl Louden-Kubin | ... | extras casting (as Cheryl A. Louden) |
| Dee Miller | ... | casting: Miami |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lynette Bernay | ... | costume supervisor |
| Gregory B. Peña | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Jerry Cohen | ... | music editor |
| Jan Hammer | ... | composer: theme music (uncredited) |
| Ron S. Herbes | ... | first assistant music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dennis Cooper | ... | executive script consultant |
Transportation Department
| Dave Busick | ... | set mechanic |
| Larry Crenshaw | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Richard P. Pecora | ... | driver |
| Vince Pecora | ... | driver |
| Lou Roth | ... | boat driver |
Additional Crew
| T. Rafael Cimino | ... | marine coordinator |
| Moby Griffin | ... | marine coordinator |
| Joel Leshinsky | ... | unit publicist |
| James C. Udel | ... | production assistant (as Jimi Udel) |
| Steven Bawol | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Carole Myers | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Michael Mann Productions
- Universal Television (in association with)
Distributors
- Elephant Films (2018) (France) (video) (HD release)
- Esselte Video (1986) (Finland) (video)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2016) (United States) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1985) (United States) (tv)
- Universal Pictures (2007) (Italy) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Wellcraft Corporation (power boats furnished by)
- Endeavor Yacht (sailboat furnished by)
- Eastern Airlines (some facilities furnished by)
- Universal Title (titles & optical effects)
Storyline
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Additional Details
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Scenes from this episode (mainly the ending where Crockett shoots down the helicopter and when the Revilla warehouse is blown up) were used in the music video for "Miami Vice Theme" by Jan Hammer. Many of the shots of New York buildings were used in the music video for "Crockett's Theme". See more » |
| Goofs | After Crockett and Tubbs are chased by Lieutenant Pearson in New York (at 48:30), a car drives through the intersection. Its three passengers smile and point at the production. The woman sitting in the front passenger seat can be seen saying "it's Miami Vice!" See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Chocolate Magic (2022). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Caribbean Queen See more » |
| Quotes |
Margaret:
Sometimes the best things are the hardest to get. Detective James Crockett: Yeah, but the hardest to get ain't always the best. See more » |