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Private Eye

  • TV Series
  • 1987–1988
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Private Eye (1987)
CrimeDrama

1950s Hollywood detective Jack Cleary loses his cop badge exposing corruption, becomes a PI after his brother's murder, aided by Johnny Betts.1950s Hollywood detective Jack Cleary loses his cop badge exposing corruption, becomes a PI after his brother's murder, aided by Johnny Betts.1950s Hollywood detective Jack Cleary loses his cop badge exposing corruption, becomes a PI after his brother's murder, aided by Johnny Betts.

  • Creator
    • Anthony Yerkovich
  • Stars
    • Michael Woods
    • William Sadler
    • Josh Brolin
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    194
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Anthony Yerkovich
    • Stars
      • Michael Woods
      • William Sadler
      • Josh Brolin
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes12

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    Michael Woods
    Michael Woods
    • Jack Cleary
    • 1987–1988
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Lieutenant Charlie Fontana
    • 1987–1988
    Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin
    • Johnny Betts
    • 1987–1988
    Lisa Jane Persky
    Lisa Jane Persky
    • Dottie
    • 1987–1988
    George Kmeck
    George Kmeck
    • Voicebox…
    • 1987
    Alice Adair
    Alice Adair
    • Jessie
    • 1987
    Noble Willingham
    Noble Willingham
    • Calvin
    • 1987
    Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher
    • Tommy Baron…
    • 1987
    Nick Angotti
    • Hogan
    • 1987
    Wayne Grace
    Wayne Grace
    • Walczak
    • 1987
    Cleavant Derricks
    Cleavant Derricks
    • Felix…
    • 1987–1988
    Patti Negri
    Patti Negri
    • Blonde…
    • 1987–1988
    Deke Anderson
    Deke Anderson
    • Chauffeur…
    • 1987–1988
    Andrew Roperto
    • Gang Leader…
    • 1987
    Karen Ragan-George
    Karen Ragan-George
    • Hooker
    • 1987
    Jeff McCracken
    Jeff McCracken
    • Eddie…
    • 1987–1988
    Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro
    • Carlos
    • 1987
    Michael Gerard
    • Camera Store Clerk…
    • 1987
    • Creator
      • Anthony Yerkovich
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    8spiritof67

    Stylish Film Noir Series - That Failed

    There haven't been many attempts at making a film noir TV show in recent history, and I mean in the last 30 years. The Mike Hammer series with Stacy Keach was an attempt but went thin on the noir aspects. This series didn't. Moody, jazz-themed with the right style and tempo, it was a genuine shot at TV noir...which obviously wasn't what the network was willing to sell, and they didn't.

    If you can find a way, see it. There will likely as not never be another one like it, since no one under 50 will be willing to say they have seen a film noir, much less one on TV.
    6phlbrq58

    Pilot moves like a glacier. Lead actor is a stiff, but...

    Supporting cast and production values wre very strong. Josh Brolin is stong in good character part. Locations, costume, hair are all well integrated. Hard to get past the stiff in the middle.
    10mwoods3

    TV's Film Noir at its BEST!

    Awesome 50's film not TV show....nothing like it since! Michael Woods , Josh Brolin, Lisa Jane Persky and Bill Sadler were terrific. Original Music by Chris Issac and Joe Jakson and great guest stars like Benicio Del Toro. Peter Gallagher and more. Got to share the love of Private Eye...Created by Anthony Yerkovich who also created Miami Vice...both classic TV so a MUST CHECK OUT!! Enjoy the ride...its a Blast!

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    • Trivia
      Betts' license plate: Tennessee 91-823.
    • Quotes

      Jack Cleary: Do you love her?

      Johnny Betts: To the extent it hurts.

    • Connections
      Followed by Private Eye: Pilot (1987)

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 1992 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • War Buddy
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Yerkovich Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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