The Equalizer - Season One
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Actor: Edward Woodward, Sandy DennisBrand: Universal Studios
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 1063 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-02-12
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of The Equalizer - Season One
Movie Review: Good Guys vs. Bad Guys
Summary: 5 Stars
5 Disc DVD set. Crystal clear picture. The Equalizer is a classy suit and tie guy, a British gentleman, who was trained as a spy and was one of the best agents around. He has all the knowledge and connections he needs to do anything along with vast experience from his years with "The Company". The collection is a 2008 release of a TV series from the 1980"s. Golden Globe winner Edward Woodward stars as Special Agent Robert McCall, retired and turned into a sort of private detective. Woodward does an outstanding job as he uses his special secret agent training, experience, and contacts to help those who don't know where else to turn. As a private citizen, McCall often bends the system to do things the police cannot legally do. On a mission to "pay back" in a special way for his lifetime of killing for the government, he helps those in need, usually for no fee at all. You get the impression that McCall has acquired so much money over the years that he doesn't need to make any more.
1) Pilot: The Equalizer (1 ˝ hours?)
The Pilot of the TV series takes place primarily on the streets of Manhattan as McCall, recently retired as a Secret Agent from a secret government organization (CIA?), runs a newspaper advertisement to help people in need. He calls himself "The Equalizer" because when the odds are against you, he seeks to "equalize" them. In the pilot, McCall gets involved with a woman being stalked by a fruitcake and a man who finds a secret code at the telecommunications company where he works. Both are in danger. The pilot includes a car chase as well as some Manhattan scenery. You also meet "Control" and the Equalizer's son "Scott". A commentary with the show's creator, Michael Sloan, is included.
2) China Rain (approx 50 minutes)
In this episode, a 5-year old Chinese boy is kidnapped and McCall is called for help. This episode introduces character Mickey Klausmeyer, as Mickey and McCall go into the skuzzy parts of Chinatown to rescue the boy.
3) The Defector
McCall steps in to protect a murdered secret agent's daughter in this episode. He also helps a young man deal with high-school bullies.
4) The Lock Box
I remember seeing this episode several times before. A family of 3 goes on vacation to NYC and become quickly dis-enchanted with NY. Then, the young pretty teenage daughter, 17-year old Edie from Diluth, is kidnapped by 2 men playing good guy/bad guy. They are seeking to make a plaything out of her for those willing to pay the price. The police are no help and the mom calls McCall for help.
5) Lady Cop
6) The Confirmation Day
7) The Children's Song
8) The Distant Fire
9) Mama's Boy
10) Bump and Run
11) Desperately
12) Reign of Terror
13) Back Home
14) Out of the Past
15) Dead Drop
16) Wash-Up
17) Torn
18) Unnatural Causes
19) Breakpoint
20) No Conscience
21) Unpunished Crimes
22) Pretenders
23) Beyond Control
This is a bonus episode from Season Two.
Summary of The Equalizer - Season One
Golden Globe® winner Edward Woodward stars as private detective Robert McCall, a sophisticated former government agent atoning for the sins of his past by righting the wrongs of a flawed legal system in the groundbreaking hit suspense series The Equalizer. Follow this intense anti-hero in all 22 gripping first season episodes as he protects innocent people who feel they have nowhere else to turn. Following the clues each step of the way are some of Hollywood's hottest guest stars, including Luis Guzman (Out of Sight), Bradley Whitford (The West Wing), Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch) and Tony Shalhoub (Monk). Nominated for seven Primetime Emmy® Awards and two Golden Globes®, The Equalizer is a provocative, action-packed murder-mystery series you won't want to miss!Similar DVD Movies
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