Pilot (1)

7.8/10 · 906 votesSep 19, 198644 min

Ranked #16 of 21 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Here we meet the three major players of the series: Lt. Mike Torrello, head of Chicago's Major Crime Unit(MCU); Ray Luca, a young hood about to make his mark on the underworld; and David Abrams, an idealistic public defender trying to bury his Mob-connected roots.

Cast9

Dennis Farina

Lt. Mike Torello

Tony Denison

Ray Luca

Steve Ryan

Det. Nate Grossman

Paul Butler

Det. Walter Clemmons

Billy Campbell

Det. Joey Indelli

Bill Smitrovich

Sgt. Danny Krychek

Stephen Lang

Atty. David Abrams

John Santucci

Pauli Taglia

Jack Angel

Narrator (voice)

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David J. Burke

Writer

Abel Ferrara

Director

Todd Rundgren

Music

Gregory Bolton

Production Design

Chuck Adamson

Writer

Ervin Zavada

Producer

James A. Contner

Director of Photography

Gustave Reininger

Writer

Howard Barr

Hairstylist

Kathe Swanson

Hairstylist

Jack Hofstra

Editor

Zoltan Elek

Makeup Artist

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Episode Summary

"Pilot (1)" is episode 1 of Crime Story season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 906 votes, ranking #16 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Abel Ferrara and written by David J. Burke, Chuck Adamson, Gustave Reininger, it aired on September 19, 1986.

Pilot (1)

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