"Crime Story" (1986) TV series 1986-1988

User Rating:

8.6/10   

Creators:

Chuck Adamson
Gustave Reininger

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

18 September 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Plot:

The saga of a Chicago police detective's efforts to stop a young hood's ruthless rise in the ranks of organized crime.

Plot Keywords:

Organized Crime | Police | Neo Noir | 1960s | Gangster

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Dennis Farina	...	Lt. Mike Torello (21 episodes, 1986-1988)
Anthony John Denison	...	Ray Luca (21 episodes, 1986-1988)
Bill Smitrovich	...	Det. Danny Krychek (21 episodes, 1986-1988)
Steve Ryan	...	Det. Nate Grossman (21 episodes, 1986-1988)
Bill Campbell	...	Det. Joey Indelli / ... (21 episodes, 1986-1988)
Paul Butler	...	Det. Walter Clemmons (21 episodes, 1986-1988)
Stephen Lang	...	Atty. David Abrams (20 episodes, 1986-1988)
John Santucci	...	Pauli Taglia (17 episodes, 1986-1988)
Joseph Wiseman	...	Manny Weisbord (16 episodes, 1986-1988)
Jay O. Sanders	...	Steve Kordo (12 episodes, 1986-1988)
Ted Levine	...	Frank Holman (11 episodes, 1986-1987)

Runtime:

60 min (42 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:12 (some episodes) | Iceland:16 (some episodes) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (DVD rating) | Canada:14A (Manitoba) (DVD rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

Company:

Michael Mann Productions

Trivia:

When the story was first brought to producer Michael Mann, he said he thought the best way to tell the story was as a weekly series. He said he considered doing it as a feature film or a made for television movie as well.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: During the series run, you can clearly see many post 1963 cars in the background.

Quotes:

Ray Luca: You can go to Cleveland or you can go to hell.
Frank Holman: What a choice! I'll go to Cleveland.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in A Short Film About the Long Career of Abel Ferrara (2004) (V)

Soundtrack:

Runaway

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.