| | | "Includes the First 15 Season 1 Episodes on 4 Discs, Transferred from the Original Negative with Restored Audio."
Features: DVD, English
This hugely popular, original hit TV series that inspired two Hollywood blockbusters, The Fugitive stars David Janssen as Dr. Richard Kimble, a physician unjustly accused of murdering his wife. When his train crashes en route to Death Row, Kimble breaks free from the custody of Lt. Gerard, and runs for his life. Fleeing from town to town, switching identities and toiling at countless jobs fuels Kimble's obsession to catch the real killer -- a one-armed man he saw leaving the scene of the crime. His obsession is matched only by Gerard's -- who blames himself for Kimble's escape and who will stop at nothing to get him back.This four disc collection includes the first 15 episodes from Season One of The Fugitive!
"...stylishly shot, often employing shadows and darkness in a noir-esque way...[The Fugitive] remains good, solid entertainment." Casey Richards, TVDVDReviews.com
"...one of the most memorable shows ever broadcast...[The Fugitive] is great viewing and is a lot of fun to watch." Jon Jordan, Crimespree Cinema
"...one of the best dramas to come out of the 1960s...consistently thoughtful and exciting...a true classic in American television." Michael Rubino, DVD Verdict
"...tight and well written...[The Fugitive] holds up as great entertainment." Home Theater Info
"...one of television's greatest drama anthologies...The Fugitive offered a view of America startlingly different than presented before on American TV..." Paul Mavis, DVD Talk
Editor's Note
This classic 1960s television series features David Janssen as Dr. Richard Kimble, a man falsely convicted of murdering his wife. While he's being transported to death row, his train derails, setting him loose and granting him the opportunity to clear his name. As Kimble scours the country for his wife's murderer--the famed "one-armed man"--he must also keep one step ahead of the lawman, Lt. Gerard (Barry Morse), who is pursuing him. A groundbreaking series with an engaging storyline and excellent direction, THE FUGITIVE was such a pop-culture phenomenon that its finale was the highest-rated television episode of its time. The hunt is on in this first batch of episodes from the series' debut season.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital Mono | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 8/14/2007 |
| Running Time: 860 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1963 | | Catalog ID: 122724 | | UPC: 00097361227245 | | Number of Discs: 4 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: B&W |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Nominee (1967) | | | Golden Globe, The Fugitive, Best TV Show | |
Nominee (1966) | | | Emmy, Meredith M. Nicholson, Individual Achievements in Cinematography - Cinematography | |
Winner (1966) | | | Emmy, Alan A. Armer, Outstanding Dramatic Series | | | Golden Globe, David Janssen, Best TV Star - Male | |
Nominee (1964) | | | Emmy, David Janssen, Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series | |
Golden Globe (1967) | | | The Fugitive, Nominee, Best TV Show | |
Emmy (1966) |  | Alan A. Armer, Winner, Outstanding Dramatic Series | |
Golden Globe (1966) | | David Janssen, Winner, Best TV Star - Male | |
Emmy (1966) | | | Meredith M. Nicholson, Nominee, Individual Achievements in Cinematography - Cinematography | |
Emmy (1964) | | | David Janssen, Nominee, Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"[T]errific black-and-white fare....The fugitive told lean, mean crime stories..." -- Grade: A- 08/24/2007 p.121Ultimate DVD
4 stars out of 5 -- "The format allows all manner of stories, which is one reason why it lasted so long." 10/01/2007 p.117 |
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