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The Equalizer

  • TV Series
  • 1985–1989
  • TV-PG
  • 48m
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7.8/10
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Edward Woodward in The Equalizer (1985)
A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.
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A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.

  • Creators
    • Richard Lindheim
    • Michael Sloan
  • Stars
    • Edward Woodward
    • Keith Szarabajka
    • Robert Lansing
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
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    POPULARITY
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    • Creators
      • Richard Lindheim
      • Michael Sloan
    • Stars
      • Edward Woodward
      • Keith Szarabajka
      • Robert Lansing
    • 60User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward
    • Robert McCall
    Keith Szarabajka
    Keith Szarabajka
    • Mickey Kostmayer
    Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing
    • Control
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Jimmy
    William Zabka
    William Zabka
    • Scott McCall
    Chad Redding
    • Sgt. Alice Shepard…
    Richard Jordan
    Richard Jordan
    • Harley Gage
    Maureen Anderman
    • Pete O'Phelan…
    Ron O'Neal
    Ron O'Neal
    • Lt. Isadore Smalls…
    Irving Metzman
    • Sterno
    Steven Williams
    Steven Williams
    • Lt. Jefferson Burnett
    Robert Joy
    Robert Joy
    • Jacob Stock
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • Lt. Brannigan…
    Melissa Sue Anderson
    Melissa Sue Anderson
    • Yvette Marcel
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Carmack…
    Martin Shakar
    Martin Shakar
    • Detective…
    Joe Morton
    Joe Morton
    • Carter Brock…
    Earl Hindman
    Earl Hindman
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      • Richard Lindheim
      • Michael Sloan
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    • Trivia
      During the height of the show's popularity, Edward Woodward was often approached on the street by people in need, with situations similar to those depicted in the show. He began carrying flyers with the phone numbers of social services organizations and legal clinics for them to contact.
    • Quotes

      Mickey Kostmayer: What do we need a diversion for? Just kick in the door and hose the room.

      Robert McCall: Mickey, there is a five year old boy in there.

      Mickey Kostmayer: Oh yeah, we're gonna need a diversion.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1986)

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    McCall brought some justice to an unjust world

    Discovered The Equalizer on A&E. It had heart and I thoroughly enjoyed the interplay of the characters. I especially enjoyed the character of Jimmy played by Mark Margolis. You got glimpses into his life and wanted to know more. I wish someone would pick up the series again now that A&E has dropped it.
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    • May 9, 2001
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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Equalizer
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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