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The Equalizer

  • TV Series
  • 1985–1989
  • TV-PG
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
6.7K
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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
    6.7K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,662
    655
    • Creators
      • Richard Lindheim
      • Michael Sloan
    • Stars
      • Edward Woodward
      • Keith Szarabajka
      • Robert Lansing
    • 62User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations total

    Episodes

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    Photos110

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    Top Cast99+

    Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward
    • Robert McCall
    • 1985–1989
    Keith Szarabajka
    Keith Szarabajka
    • Mickey Kostmayer
    • 1985–1989
    Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing
    • Control
    • 1985–1989
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Jimmy
    • 1985–1989
    William Zabka
    William Zabka
    • Scott McCall
    • 1985–1989
    Chad Redding
    • Sgt. Alice Shepard…
    • 1986–1989
    Richard Jordan
    Richard Jordan
    • Harley Gage
    • 1987–1988
    Maureen Anderman
    • Pete O'Phelan…
    • 1985–1988
    Ron O'Neal
    Ron O'Neal
    • Lt. Isadore Smalls…
    • 1986
    Irving Metzman
    • Sterno
    • 1985–1988
    Steven Williams
    Steven Williams
    • Lt. Jefferson Burnett
    • 1985
    Robert Joy
    Robert Joy
    • Jacob Stock
    • 1985–1989
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • Lt. Brannigan…
    • 1986–1989
    Melissa Sue Anderson
    Melissa Sue Anderson
    • Yvette Marcel
    • 1987–1988
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Carmack…
    • 1986–1989
    Martin Shakar
    Martin Shakar
    • Kelly Stigman…
    • 1986–1989
    Joe Morton
    Joe Morton
    • Carter Brock…
    • 1987–1989
    Earl Hindman
    Earl Hindman
    • Lt. Elmer…
    • 1986–1987
    • Creators
      • Richard Lindheim
      • Michael Sloan
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    User reviews62

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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
      • Robert McCall: Don't do something you won't live to regret.
    • Alternate versions
      The Region 1 DVD releases have fifty percent of the show's original music replaced for copyright reasons. However, international DVD releases retain the original music.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1986)

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    FAQ2

    • Is Robert McCall's character actually the same as his character in Callan?
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    Details

    • 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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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 48m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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