Crime Story: The Complete Series (DVD) for $15.99
Set in 1963, Crime Story is the story of the Chicago Police Major Crime Unit headed by tough-as-nails Lieutenant Mike Torello (Dennis Farina, Get Shorty) and his obsessive pursuit of slick and ruthless gangster Ray Luca (Anthony Denison, The Closer), one of organized crime’s brightest young hoods. As Luca murders, steals, and extorts his way to the top from the mean streets of Chicago to the glitter of Las Vegas, Torello remains hot on his trail. From Michael Mann (Miami Vice, Heat) comes Crime Story, one of the most influential action dramas in television history. Featuring a stellar supporting cast that includes Stephen Lang, Bill Campbell, Ted Levine, Darlanne Fluegel and Joseph Wiseman. Guest stars include David Caruso, Julia Roberts, Gary Sinise, Kevin Spacey, Ving Rhames, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Madsen, Pam Grier, Steven Weber, Laura San Giacomo, Stanley Tucci, David Hyde Pierce, Andrew Dice Clay, Deborah Harry, and more.
This is Micheal Mann at his best. This was a TV show that had to fail it was just to damn good. I think Micheal Mann got to make this show because he had done 5 years of Miami Vice.
It takes itself very seriously until season 2 where it gets a bit wacky and fun. The mob guy takes over a country etc,etc.
The young mob guys, right hand man "Paulie" was an actual thief. Even though he had money he went back into the safe cracking life and got caught. In the movie "Thief" with James Caan, Tuesday Weld (Micheal Manns first film) "Paulie" plays the second police man in command who follows Cain's character all the way to Iowa. FYI

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