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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0634991201827
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Studio Works
Manufacturer: Studio Works
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Studio Works
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 11, 2005
Running Time: 600 minutes
Sales Rank: 22354
Studio: Studio Works
Theatrical Release Date: September 16, 1987
Editorial Review:
Description:
Organized Crime Bureau (OCB) undercover operative, Vincent Terranova returns to his mafia roots by exploiting his reputation as Sonny Steelgrave’s right-hand man to finish the job he began: bringing down la familia. But it isn’t long before he is inadvertently drawn into a war between his stepfather, Don Aiuppo and heir apparent, Albert Cerrico. Terranova’s problems go from bad to worse when after upon learning that he is the target of retribution by factions within the U.S. government who are seeking revenge for his involvement in exposing an illegal operation. A conspiracy involving counterfeit Yen and the attempt to cause severe distribution in the Japanese economy is attributed to him. He suddenly finds himself battling power brokers who make people like Steelgrave and Mel Profitt seem insignificant by comparison. Vinnie’s principles are shattered as he is becomes embroiled in the struggle for his very life and career. His world is on the verge of collapse and the only person he can turn to is his OCB field director, Frank McPike, who will go to hell and back to help an innocent man.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - NOT FOR NOTHING, BUT...
You know, Wiseguy was a great TV show, not a good TV show...A great TV show, and I don't say that about many TV shows. Personally, I have always felt, that the power and the greatness of the Sonny Steelgrave story arc never was reached again, but I continued to be a fan of the show. I have been waiting so long for the Dead Dog story arc, that now I'm no longer interested, but it's not because the delay of the DVD. It's because of the missing original music, the lack of special features, and the lack ... Read More
Rating: - What a Disappointment!!!!!
This is by far one of my favorite shows of all time! I taped every episode during it's original run, and eagerly awaited it's release on DVD. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! Music and scenes are cut, episodes are out of order and entire story arcs are missing! To make matters worse, I made the mistake of tossing out my VHS versions when I bought these, before I had watched them. If I could run to the dump and get my home made tapes back I would! I can only hope that these will one day be rereleased intact ... Read More
Rating: - Please don't waste your money on this set
Foolishly, I trusted that the term "complete" when applied to arcs and/or seasons meant just that. It doesn't--at least not to Cannell and company. Those who loved this ahead-of-its-time series will be disappointed to find that the pivotal moment of the Sonny Steelgrave arc--the confrontation between Sonny and Vinnie with the classic "Nights in White Satin" playing over the scene--is gone. What's left is an edited version of the scene with canned music. The production company claims that it would cost too ... Read More
Rating: - Whoa
Episode 3 of CD 1 is horribly mastered, like a 12-for-24 frame transfer rate. Like watching Russian television. Or watching it ater a bad bad bender.
Great series, and this is the first problem I've had with the DVD releases.
Rating:  - Update on interactions with Studio Works
I bought this set because this was such an amazing series. I have fond memories of the series and the inventive storytelling. My disc 1 did have the problems with the episode "A Rightful Place" and there was no setup option on disc 4 to turn off the commentary. Thanks to Mike's review from January 2005 I contacted StudioWorks at info@studioworksent.com. They sent me replacement discs right away and they are perfect. I didn't have any trouble at all working with StudioWorks.
I can't wait to sit ... Read More
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