Wiseguy (1987)
1987 · 4 seasons · Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
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.
Created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell. Starring Steven Bauer, Jonathan Banks, Jim Byrnes, Cecil Hoffman and Maximilian Schell.
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