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Mood:
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Plot:
- Partners Against CrimePolice DetectiveTough Law EnforcerFighting CrimePolice InvestigationMurderCrimesDeadly more...
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Genres:
- CrimeDramaRealism
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century90s
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Place:
- BaltimoreUSAPolice Station
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- Award WinnerCritically AcclaimedEmmy WinnerHit TV SeriesMasterpieceModern Classic
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- Ensemble CastTalky
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Based on:
- Based on BookBased on True Story
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- SeriousRealistic
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Flag:
- Mild Violent Content
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Homicide: Life on the Street, 1993 - 1999
English
USA
Profile of Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street can be described as gloomy, sincere, and rough. The plot revolves around a tough law enforcer, partners against crime, and fighting crime. The main genres are drama and crime. In terms of style, Homicide: Life on the Street stars an ensemble cast, is talky, and features realism. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a police station. Homicide: Life on the Street is located in Baltimore. It takes place in the 1990s. It is originally a true story and based on a book. Homicide: Life on the Street has received attention for being a hit series, a modern classic, and an Emmy winner. Note that it involves mild violent content.
Summary of Homicide: Life on the Street
HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET is one of the most popular, innovative, and critically acclaimed police shows in television history. Based on the award-winning book by David Simon and adapted for television by Barry Levinson (RAIN MAN, DINER) and Tom Fontana (St. Elsewhere, Oz), the series stars Richard Belzer, Yaphet Kotto, Andre Braugher, and Ned Beatty as a team of homicide detectives solving cases on the gritty streets of Baltimore. The series is revered by fans and critics alike for eschewing typical crime drama violence in favor of gripping storylines, strong writing, compelling characters, and a superb ensemble cast.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 31 January 1993 |
| Runtime: | 60 min |
| Seasons: | 7 |
Cast and Crew
as Det. John Munch 122 episodes, 1993-1999
as Lt. Al Giardello 122 episodes, 1993-1999
as Det. Frank Pembleton 100 episodes, 1993-1998
as Det. Stan Bolander 33 episodes, 1993-1995
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