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| The Sopranos | |
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 Season 6 promotional art | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | David Chase |
| Starring | James Gandolfini Lorraine Bracco Edie Falco Michael Imperioli Dominic Chianese Steven Van Zandt Tony Sirico Robert Iler Jamie-Lynn Sigler Aida Turturro Steven R. Schirripa Frank Vincent Ray Abruzzo Dan Grimaldi Sharon Angela |
| Opening theme | "Woke Up This Morning" (Chosen One Mix) by Alabama 3 |
| Country of origin |  United States
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| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 86 (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | David Chase Brad Grey Terence Winter Ilene S. Landress Matthew Weiner |
| Location | New Jersey Silvercup Studios |
| Running time | approx. 45-60 minutes (commercial-free) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | HBO |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Original run | January 10, 1999 – June 10, 2007 |
| Links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
| TV.com summary | |
| The Sopranos DVDs | |
The Final Episode of The Sopranos aired to mixed reviews: Made in America: Genius or cop-out?
The Sopranos is an American television drama TV Series created by David Chase and originally broadcast on the HBO network. The show revolves around New Jersey mafia boss Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. The series stars, among others, James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, and Michael Imperioli. The show features a large cast and several members have been recognized for their acting ability.
The Sopranos initially aired on HBO from January 10, 1999, to June 10, 2007, spanning six seasons and 86 episodes. The show has since aired in dozens of other countries.
A major critical and commercial success, the series is recognized as one of the most accomplished works in television[1] and is often credited for bringing a greater level of artistry to the medium and paving the way for many successful drama series that followed. The show has won numerous awards, including eighteen Emmys and five Golden Globes and has been the subject of much parody and analysis.
Due to its popularity, The Sopranos has spawned video games, books, high-charting soundtrack albums[1][1] and a large amount of assorted merchandise.
See also
- List of The Sopranos writers and directors
- The Sopranos (Pilot episode)
- The type of singer Soprano
- The Sopranos DVD
External links
- Unofficial Sopranos Fan Site, news
- Sopranos Member Community Message Board
- The Sopranos at the Internet Movie Database
- Sopranos locations and sightings
- Mafia Lingo Defined
- The Sopranos at the Open Directory Project
- The Sopranos and the American Dream
- Cast of the Sopranos
- Editorial about allegations of negative stereotyping in "The Sopranos"
- Sopranos interview
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| Characters: | Tony • Dr. Melfi • Carmela • Christopher • Uncle Junior • Meadow • A.J. • Janice • Silvio • Paulie Walnuts • Bobby "Bacala" • Johnny Sack • Vito • Adriana • Furio • Tony B. • Ralph • Big Pussy • Livia • Artie • Jackie Jr. • Rosalie • Phil • Hesh • Richie • Carmine • Little Carmine • Patsy • Benny • Charmaine • Little Paulie • Eugene • Carlo • Agent Harris • Kelli • Larry Boy • Feech • Walden • Mikey • Gigi •Butch • Anthony • Johnny Boy • Dante • | |||
| Fictional universe: | DiMeo crime family • Lupertazzi crime family • FBI • Bada Bing • Satriale's Pork Store • Cleaver • Death List • Timeline • Family Tree | |||
| Production: | Episode List • Writers & Directors • David Chase • Music • Awards | |||
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