| | | Soar into Action!
Features: DVD, Dolby, Digital Audio, Mono Audio, English, Spanish, French
Keep your eyes to the skies for non-stop action as the complete Season One of Airwolf soars on to DVD for the first time ever!Jan-Michael Vincent stars as Stringfellow Hawke, a reclusive renegade pilot who's assigned to top-secret missions for the CIA by the mysterious "Archangel" (Alex Cord). Hawke's weapon of choice is the high-tech battle helicopter of the future, Airwolf. Loaded with cutting-edge surveillance equipment and unbelievable firepower, Airwolf takes Hawke and his friend Dominic (Ernest Borgine) around the globe in search of dangerous international spies and criminals. Ride along with guest stars Lance LeGault, James Whitmore Jr., Shannen Doherty and David Carradine on all 11 episodes, including the thrilling two-hour pilot, of this amazing action-adventure series!
"...a treasured memory of my childhood TV watching...even better than I remember it!" David Johnson, DVD Verdict
"...a unique show with a depth that places it quite apart from [The A-Team, Knight Rider, & Automan]..." Eamonn McCusker, DVD Times
"...refreshing to go back 20 years and see stunts like this pulled off without the assistance of computers." Matt Paprocki, BlogCritics.org
Editor's Note
Created by Donald Bellisario (JAG, MAGNUM P.I.), AIRWOLF was among the many action-adventure shows of the 1980s that garnered a cult following. Jan-Michael Vincent stars as the improbably named Stringfellow Hawke, a Vietnam veteran still troubled by the disappearance of his brother during the war. Secret government agent "Archangel" (Alex Cord) approaches Hawke with a unique offer: to help him recover and then become the de facto pilot of the powerful, top-secret helicopter known as Airwolf. With that proposal the series begins chronicling Hawke's adventures, along with his sidekick Dominic (Ernest Borgnine) as pilot of the advanced aircraft. SEASON ONE contains all 12 episodes from the first season. Many fans of the show pinpoint this season as the show's finest, as its dramatic tone and plots of intrigue contrast with later seasons which reached for broader, more family-friendly appeal.
| Features | 2-Disc Set | | Audio: English Dolby Digital Mono | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: French & Spanish |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 5/24/2005 |
| Running Time: 514 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1984 | | Catalog ID: 27762 | | UPC: 00025192776229 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Winner (1986) | | | Emmy, Rod Wilson, Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Series | |
Nominee (1985) | | | Emmy, Michael D. Wilhoit, et. al., Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | |
Nominee (1984) | | | Emmy, Howard Schwartz, Robert E. Collins, Outstanding Cinematography for a Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | Home Theater Info 10 of 10
Few men have made such a positive impact on American television as did Donald P. Bellisario. As a former US Marine his commitment to the military is very evident in his television series. He has a respect for those that have laid down their lives in service to their country and this translated to some of the best television the public has ever had a chance to enjoy. With Airwolf he broke the mold so over used by other series. Bellisario did not pander to the lowest common denominator of the audience; he provided intelligent, well rounded family entertainment. Airwolf worked on many levels, action, loyalty and justice. There was something for almost every taste.
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