Wiseguy (1987)
Wiseguy is a 1987 crime series created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell. It stars Jonathan Banks, Jim Byrnes and Ken Wahl.
Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.
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What is Wiseguy about?
Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.
When was Wiseguy released?
Wiseguy was released on 16 September 1987.
How many episodes does Wiseguy have?
Wiseguy has 75 episodes across 4 seasons.
Who made Wiseguy?
Wiseguy was created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell.
Where can I watch Wiseguy?
Wiseguy is available on Peacock, Peacock Premium, Prime Video, Shout! Factory TV (Via Amazon Prime, fuboTV and Amazon Freevee.
Where to watch Wiseguy
Stream: Peacock, Peacock Premium, Prime Video, Shout! Factory TV (Via Amazon Prime, fuboTV
Watch free: Amazon Freevee, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
Cast
- Jonathan Banks as Frank McPike
- Jim Byrnes as Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs
- Ken Wahl as Vincent Terranova
- William Russ as Roger LoCocco
- Patti D'Arbanville
- Elsa Raven
- Steven Bauer as Michael Santana
- Cecil Hoffman as Hillary Stein
- Maximilian Schell as Amado Guzman
- Ken Jenkins
- Joan Severance as Susan Profitt
- Ray Sharkey