HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET is one of the most popular, innovative, and critically acclaimed police shows in television history. Based on the award-winning book by David Simon and adapted for television by Barry Levinson (RAIN MAN, DINER) and Tom Fontana (St. Elsewhere, Oz), the series stars Richard Belzer, Yaphet Kotto, and Andre Braugher as a team of homicide detectives solving cases on the gritty streets of Baltimore. The series is revered by fans and critics alike for eschewing typical crime drama violence in favor of gripping storylines, strong writing, compelling characters, and a superb ensemble cast. This 6-volume set collects all 20 episodes from the third season.
DVD Features:
Region [unknown]
Keep Case
6-Disc Set
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Barry Levinson - Director, Henry Bromell - Screenwriter: "Gas Man" Episode
Production Interviews - 1. HOMICIDE: LIFE IN SEASON 3: An Interview with Barry Levinson, Tom Fontana, Henry Bromell, David Simon, and James Yoshimura
Bonus Feature - 1. ABOUT THE BOARD
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies - 1. Cast and Crew
Song Listing
Creator
Barry Levinson: Director/Screenwriter/Producer, DINER (1982)
Guest
Dana Ivey: AMERICAN ACTRESS
Guest
Edie Falco: American Actress/Laws Of Grav.
Guest
Steve Buscemi: American Actor/Director/Screenwriter
Executive Producer
Tom Fontana: Television Producer, OZ/HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET
Review 1:
4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he performances remain strong, especially from the awesome Yaphet Kotto, who delivers nearly every line with the gravitas of a Shakespearean pro..."
Source: Empire
p.167 09/01/2007
Review 2:
5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he cases are allowed time to develop to satisfaction....Marcia Gay Harden gives a tear-inducing performance in a heartbreaking episode..."
Source: Ultimate DVD
p.133 10/01/2007