The Sopranos [Pilot] (Original title)
Dates: 1999 (Copyright), 10 January 1999 (Television)Country: USADirected by: David Chase
Production company billing: Copyright ©1999 Brillstein-Grey Entertainmennt
Synopsis: Drama series. Middle-aged Tony Soprano finds that the mob life isn't a good life anymore. There is a breakdown in the system, within the Soprano family and in Tony's persoanl definition of manhood; it manifests itself in anxiety attacks which result in Tony making regular trips to a psy- chiatrist. The stories in the series stem from each visit. In the first episode we meet Tony and his two families - genetic and mob - and learn why he is seeking psychiatric help.
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TV Transmissions
Date: 10 January 1999Broadcast company: Home Box OfficeCountry: USATransmission time: 21:00-22:00Slot duration: 60 minsCable - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Dolby Stereo SR
Date: 15 July 1999Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:00Slot duration: 60 mins
Dates: 1999 (Copyright), 10 January 1999 (Television)Country: USADirected by: David Chase
Production company billing: Copyright ©1999 Brillstein-Grey Entertainmennt
Synopsis: Drama series. Middle-aged Tony Soprano finds that the mob life isn't a good life anymore. There is a breakdown in the system, within the Soprano family and in Tony's persoanl definition of manhood; it manifests itself in anxiety attacks which result in Tony making regular trips to a psy- chiatrist. The stories in the series stem from each visit. In the first episode we meet Tony and his two families - genetic and mob - and learn why he is seeking psychiatric help.
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 10 January 1999Broadcast company: Home Box OfficeCountry: USATransmission time: 21:00-22:00Slot duration: 60 minsCable - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Dolby Stereo SR
Date: 15 July 1999Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:00Slot duration: 60 mins
Credits
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©/Production Company: Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Presented by: Home Box Office, Production Company: Chase Films, Executive Producer: David Chase, Executive Producer: Brad Grey, Created by: David Chase, Produced by: Ilene S. Landress, Co-producer: Martin Bruestle, Unit Production Manager: Alysse Bezahler, Unit Manager: Chuck Miller, Production Co-ordinator: Debra Tanklow, Assistant Production Co-ordinator: Juliet D'annibale, Accountant: Amy Comstock, Location Manager: Bill Barvin, Post-production Supervisor: Gregg Glickman, Assistant to David Chase: Kelli Kozak, Assistant to Ilene S. Landress: Stephanie Furman, Assistant Director (1st): Henry J. Bronchtein, Assistant Director (2nd): Ken Brown, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Margaret Craven, Script Supervisor: Christine Gee, Casting: Sheila Jaffe, Casting: Georgianne Walken, Casting (Extras): Inc. Grant Wilfley Casting, Written by: David Chase, Director of Photography: Alik Sakharov, Camera Operator: Lukasz Jogalla, Assistant Camera (1st): Eric C. Swanek, Steadicam Operator: Andrew Casey, Cameras, Grips & Electronic Equipment: Camera Service Center, Gaffer: Andy Clarke, Best Boy Electric: Matthew Rohn, Rigging Gaffer: Jenny Kane, Gennie Operator: Amy Kupferberg, Key Grip: Jim McMillan, Best Boy Grip: Eugene C. Depasquale Iii, Dolly Grip: Rick L. Marroquin, Key Rigging Grip: Jim McMillan Jr, 24 Frame Playback: Joe Trammell, Inc. Navesync, Electronic Assembly: Encore Video, Special Effects: Steve Kirshoff, Edited by: Joanna Cappuccilli, Assistant Editor: Jim Page, Production Designer: Edward Pisoni, Art Director: Diann Duthie, Set Decorator: Jessica Lanier, Leadman: Tim Metzger, On Set Dresser: Harvey Goldberg, Art Department Co-ordinator: Kate Farrell, Scenic Charge: Mark Nissenholz, On Set Scenic: John Wolanczyk, Prop Master: Barbara Kastner, Assistant Prop Master: Philip Canfield, Kelly Canfield, Construction Co-ordinator: Gary Grill, David A. Drinkwater, Costume Designer: Ane Crabtree, Assistant Costume Designer: Chris Ann Pappas, Wardrobe Supervisor: Lynne Curtis, Mark Burchard, Key Make-up Artist: Michael Bigger, Make-up Artist: James Sarzotti, Key Hair Stylist: Peggy Nicholson, Hair Stylist: William A. Kohout, Film Laboratory: Technicolor, Telecine: Post Perfect, Music Editor: E. Gedney Webb, Music Editor: Kathryn Dayak, Production Sound Mixer: Mathew Price, Re-recording Sound Mixer: Kevin Patrick Burns, Re-recording Sound Mixer: Todd Orr, Peter Nusbaum, Post-production Sound Services: Todd A-O West & East, Supervising Sound Editor: Bill Angarola, Supervising Sound Editor: Ray Spiess, Stunt Co-ordinator: Pete Bucossi, Stunts: Paul Bucossi, Stunts: Victor Bucossi, Stunts: Victor Chan, Stunts: Norman Douglass, Stunts: Roy Farfel, Stunts: Frank Ferrara, Stunts: Don Hewitt, Stunts: Jodi Michelle Pynn, Transportation Captain: Robert P. O'Neill, Special Thanks to: New Jersey Film Commission, Special Thanks to: People of New Jersey, Special Thanks to: Theater & Br New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Special Thanks to: The Star Ledger, Yves Saint Laurent
Cast
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James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano), Lorraine Bracco (Dr Jennifer Melfi), Edie Falco (Carmela), Michael Imperioli (Christopher), Dominic Chianese (Uncle Junior), Vincent Pastore (Pussy Bompensiero), Steven Van Zandt (Silvio Dante), Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts), Robert Iler (Anthony Jr.), Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Meadow), Nancy Marchand (Livia Soprano), Michael Gaston, Joe Lisi (.), John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco), Jerry Adler (Hesh Rabkin), Alton Clinton (MRI technician), Phil Coccioletti (Nils Borglund), Michele De Cesare (Hunter Scangarelo), Drea De Matteo (hostess), Elaine del Valle (Sandrine), Giuseppe Delipiano (restaurant owner), Siberia Federico (Irina), Justine Miceli (nursing home director), Katherine Narducci (Charmaine Bucco), Joe Pucillo (Beppy), Michael Santoro (Father Phil), Bruce Smolanoff (Emil Kolar)