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[[Image:Crimestory.jpg|right|thumb|none|300px|''Crime Story'' (1986-1988)]] | [[Image:Crimestory.jpg|right|thumb|none|300px|''Crime Story'' (1986-1988)]] | ||
''Crime Story'' was a television crime series co-created by [[Chuck Adamson]] and executive produced by [[Michael Mann]]. Set during the early 1960's, the series was based on cases that Adamson investigated during his time as a Chicago police detective. [[Dennis Farina]] (who also was a Chicago police officer) starred in the series as a Chicago police detective in the Major Crimes Unit who was determined to take down the young ambitious mobster Ray Luca ([[Anthony Denison]]). The series aired on NBC and for the first season was set in Chicago and | ''Crime Story'' was a television crime series co-created by [[Chuck Adamson]] and executive produced by [[Michael Mann]]. Set during the early 1960's, the series was based on cases that Adamson investigated during his time as a Chicago police detective. [[Dennis Farina]] (who also was a Chicago police officer) starred in the series as a Chicago police detective in the Major Crimes Unit who was determined to take down the young ambitious mobster Ray Luca ([[Anthony Denison]]). The series aired on NBC and for the first half of season one the show was set in Chicago. In the second half of season one the detectives became Federal agents and followed Ray Luca to Las Vegas. The remainder of the first season and all of season two took place in Vegas. | ||
Revision as of 14:01, 19 December 2011
Crime Story was a television crime series co-created by Chuck Adamson and executive produced by Michael Mann. Set during the early 1960's, the series was based on cases that Adamson investigated during his time as a Chicago police detective. Dennis Farina (who also was a Chicago police officer) starred in the series as a Chicago police detective in the Major Crimes Unit who was determined to take down the young ambitious mobster Ray Luca (Anthony Denison). The series aired on NBC and for the first half of season one the show was set in Chicago. In the second half of season one the detectives became Federal agents and followed Ray Luca to Las Vegas. The remainder of the first season and all of season two took place in Vegas.
The following weapons were used in the series Crime Story:
Colt M1911A1
An M1911A1 with pearl grips and notably an elastic band around the grip safety to enable quicker firing is the sidearm carried by Lt. Mike Torello (Dennis Farina). In the pilot episode, a nickel plated M1911A1 is used by one of Luca's men in the mall shootout.
Colt Detective Special
Sgt. Danny Krychek (Bill Smitrovich) as well as other detectives carry the Colt Detective Special.
Colt Python (Snub)
In addition to his M1911A1, Lt. Torello (Dennis Farina) also carries a snub version of the Colt Python.
Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman
Det. Walter Clemmons (Paul Butler) carried the Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman as his main sidearm.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Other members of the Chicago Major Crimes Unit carry the Smith & Wesson Model 36.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A sawed off 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is used by several characters in the series, notably Det. Clemmons (Paul Butler).
Ithaca 37
Several variations of the Ithaca 37 are used throughout the series by both cops and mobsters.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is used by several members of law enforcement.
Browning Automatic Rifle
The Browning Automatic Rifle is seen used by Sgt. Danny Krychek (Bill Smitrovich).