Homicide Life on the Street - Complete Series Megaset (35pc) | 
 enlarge | Actors: Richard Belzer, Yaphet Kotto, Clark Johnson, Kyle Secor, Andre Braugher
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: DVD
Buy New: $333.00
New (6) Used (2) from $332.98
Rating:  47 reviews
Sales Rank: 22880
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 35
Running Time: 3298 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.3
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 8.9 x 6.5
UPC: 733961761221
EAN: 0733961761221
ASIN: B000H5U5TY
Theatrical Release Date: January 31, 1993
Release Date: November 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Description
Considered the most realistic cop drama ever aired, Homicide: Life on the Street gives viewers a unique cops'-eye view of one of the most challenging jobs imaginable. Created by Writer/Director Tom Fontana (St. Elsewhere, OZ) and Executive Producer Barry Levinson (The Perfect Storm, Oz) and based on David Simon's (The Wire) book Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets, HOMICIDE features TV's most powerful ensemble cast, including Richard Belzer (Law and Order: Special Victims Unit), Emmy -winner Andre Braugher (Thief, Frequency), Yaphet Kotto (Alien), and Ned Beatty (Deliverance) with guest appearances from James Earl Jones, Robin Williams, Steve Buscemi, Peter Gallagher, Chris Rock, Wilford Brimley, and other star actors. HOMICIDE garnered two Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, three Television Critics Awards, two Writers Guild Awards, and was named to TV Guide's "The Greatest Episodes in TV History" and "TV's Greatest Characters" lists. Here, for the first time ever, one of television's crowning achievements is available in its entirety on 35 DVDs and includes all 122 episodes spanning seven critically acclaimed seasons, the three Law & Order crossover episodes, and Homicide: The Movie. DVD Features: Commentary on "Gone For Goode," "Gas Man," "The Hat," "The Documentary," "The Subway," and "Forgive Us Our Trespasses"; Interviews with Barry Levinson, Tom Fontana, Henry Bromell, David Simon, and James Yoshimura; "To Catch A Killer: Homicide Detectives" Episode of A&E's Signature Series AMERICAN JUSTICE; Superbowl XXVII Commercials for Season One Premiere; HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET Song Listings; About "The Board"; "Inside Homicide" with David Somin and James Yoshimura; Feature-length Documentary "Anatomy of a Homicide"; VSDA Panel and Live DVD Commentary with Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, James Yoshimura, and David Simon; Barry Levinson's Acceptance Speech for the 2004 VSDA Career Achievement Award; Cast Biographies; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection Bonus Disc Contains "Law & Order" Crossover Episodes "Charm City," "Baby It's You," and "Sideshow, " and the feature-length "Homicide: The Movie" series wrap-up.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 42 more reviews...
 An unforgiving look at crime in Baltimore! November 1, 2008
Richard C. Geschke (Bristol, Ct)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Homicide: Life in the Street should be considered the most realistic perception of police work depicted on the small or large screen. It should be perceived as the classic forerunner of all Police depictions on TV or in the Movies.
For 7 seasons and 122 episodes culminating with a made for TV movie, this series captivated TV audiences. The main actors who contributed much to this excellent series were Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Clark Johnson, Yaphet Kotto, Kyle Secor and Andre Braugher.
Most episodes were indeed set out in the streets of Baltimore where the crimes occurred. All personal relationships between the detectives were interwoven into each case. These personal problems and relationships carried on in the theme of the program.
Homicide's signature standard was the scenes set in the interrogation room. Detectives Pembleton and Bayliss excelled in solving crimes in this room given the name of "The Box". As "The Box stood as a symbol in where criminals were essentially forced to make their confessions, "The Roof" of the Police Headquarters became a confessional for the Detectives. Many scenes were filmed on "The Roof" of the Police Headquarters in where the Dectectives hashed out thier professional problems as well as their personal problems. Essentially Attanasio was creating sanctuaries where the essence of series was carried out.
Also prevalent throughout the series was the rather paternal command of Lt. Al Giardello's handling of this eclectic group of detectives.
This depiction of police work on the streets of Baltimore held its grip on TV audiences for 7 seasons. I saw all the episodes as they were aired. When I bought this complete DVD set, I saw things I did not see the first time. With no commercial interruptions, I was able to better understand the full concept of what Paul Attanasio was trying to convey.
This is a classic series. You can't go wrong in purchasing the entire series. Five Stars! No problem!!
fantastic show, NBC Universal sells it in 2008 July 27, 2008
Jd Lyall (New Orleans, Louisiana USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I see prices of used copies starting at $300, with new ones up to $450. Huh? NBC.com has them new for $209.95. Probably plus shipping.
Just wanted to put a heads up here that it is available. Why doesnt' Amazon carry this one? Unknown.
Never saw it the first time... March 12, 2008
texellence (Austin, Texas)
so had the pleasure of discovering this great series waaaaaaaaaaaay after it was on TV. The character development is just wonderful. Several crossover scenes to Law and order were included. Great series!!!!
Excellent, raw and human. True to Baltimore... November 29, 2007
TEXAS12 (Eastern Shore)
To put the series into words is difficult. You have to watch it. The more you watch, the more you are pulled in to the lives of of the unit. The creators and actors do an amazing job. Andre Braugher is incredible., as well as the rest of the cast. For those who live in Maryland and spent any time growing up in Baltimore, the series is very sentimental and hits home- unfortunately sometimes too well...
Excellent series November 25, 2007
Gabrielle Janik (Sydney, Australia)
This show was excellent. It was a pity that Australian TV didn't give it much of a chance. Glad that the entire series was packaged. Great packaging. very quirky.
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