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Brotherhood - The Complete First Season (2006)
Starring: Kerry O'Malley, Brian Scannell Director: Edward Bianchi Rating: Not Rated
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The city has two sons. Only one can rule The Hill.
Welcome to "The Hill," an Irish working-class neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island -- a place where mothers choose favorites, wives keep secrets, and friends are won and lost by the deals that they make. And while Tommy Caffee pursues ambitions as a rising star in politics, Michael Caffee seeks power the only way he knows how -- within the gritty underworld of violence and crime.
Set in an Irish neighbourhood in Providence, the series reflects around two brothers on opposite sides of the law: one a gangster (Jason Isaacs) and the other a politician (Jason Clarke).
The Showtime original series BROTHERHOOD offers a fascinating spin on the well-worn crime-drama genre with the Cain-and-Abel story of two brothers on opposite sides of the law. Created by Blake Masters and based on the real-life case of the Bulger brothers, the series takes place in an Irish-American, working-class neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island, known as The Hill, where Tommy Caffee (Jason Clarke) is a straightlaced, up-and-coming politician while his brother Michael (Jason Isaacs) aspires to be the biggest crime boss in the gangster underworld.
A taut character study punctuated by scenes of SOPRANOS-like violence, BROTHERHOOD's first season is presented in its entirety with this collection of 11 episodes.
Episodes:
1. Mark 8:36
First aired: 7/9/2006
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Phillip Noyce
Guest star: Bates Wilder (Jimmy Martinson), Brian Scannell (Silent John), Scottie Thompson (Shannon), Al Sapienza (Mayor of Providence), Osmani Rodriguez (Member of Zoning Board), Frank Ridley (Terry Mulligan), Jonno Roberts (Goatee), Loy Lee (Asian Drug Dealer), Anthony Estrella (Young Vincent), Karl Bury (Alex Byrne), T. Bruce Page (Billy Bee), Kerry O'Malley (Mary Kate Martinson), Tom Kemp (Marty Trio), Madison Garland (Lila), Rose Weaver (Mrs. Lynch), Denise Ryland (Representative Silk (as Denece Ryland)), Anne Reeder (Lisa), Porell John (Bar Brawler), Peg Holzemer (Moon Faced Woman), William Decoff (Smallface Brennan), Miles Herter (Bartender), Janice Duclose (Lawyer #1), Elizabeth Dann (Reporter), Tim Crowe (Ned Mays), David Catanzaro (Pat 'Patty' Mullin), Mark Anthony Brown (Photographer), James Milord (Jamal Lynch), Audrie Neenan (Mrs. Mullin), Eric LaRay Harvey (Lee Mayberry (as Erik LaRay Harvey)), Kailey Gilbert (Noni Caffee), Tony Viveiros (Ralph Mango), Lonnie Farmer (Representative Gerald Williams), Billy Smith (Kelly 'Moe' Reilly), Scott William Winters (Bob Maple), Rob Campbell (Carl)
Local politician Tommy Caffee's life gets complicated when his gangster brother returns home to Providence.
2. Genesis 27:29
First aired: 7/16/2006
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Ed Bianchi
Guest star: Billy Smith (Moe Riley) , Dana Eskelson (Dina Finnerty), Scottie Thompson (Shannon), Gloria Crist (Vicki), Lewis D Wheeler (Geoff Babson), Gary Galone (Agent Elgort)
Michael plays a game of Russian roulette with the mentally challenged brother of a neighborhood store he wants to take over. Tommy is working on keeping a highway spur from going through the hill by wheeling and dealing behind the scenes. Eileen gets some upsetting news at the doctor's office.
3. Matthew 13:57
First aired: 7/23/2006
Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
Director: Jean de Segonzac
Guest star: Billy Smith (Moe Riley) , Lewis D Wheeler (Geoff Babson), Richard Tobin Junior (Restaurant Patron)
Tommy must help settle a garbage strike. Michael tries to recruit for his crew. Eileen's boyfriend misses their time together.
4. Matthew 5:6
First aired: 7/30/2006
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Ed Bianchi
Guest star: Billy Smith (Moe Riley) , Robert Mason (State Representative), Scottie Thompson (Shannon), Lewis D Wheeler (Geoff Babson), Julie McNiven (Cute Desk Clerk), Armen Garo (Police Lieutenant), Gary Galone (Agent Elgort), Anthony Estrella (Young Vincent)
The Caffee's Sunday dinner is interrupted by Treasury Agents looking for the conterfeit money. Michael takes care of the guy who "ratted" him out and Tommy looks to the speaker for help on a bill that will help his real estate deal.
5. Matthew 12:25
First aired: 8/6/2006
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Steve Shill
Guest star: Billy Smith (Moe Riley) , Robert Mason (Mayor's Aide), Aaron J. Patton (State House Aide), Mark Margolis (Jacob Weiss), Scottie Thompson (Shannon)
Tommy sees an opportunity to make some money when the governor asks him to introduce a bill that would create jobs on the hill but would also tear down some houses. Michael deals with Armenian drug dealers working out of a local bar. Rose fights back when they want to lay off 25 workers at the mill.
6. Samyutta 11.10
First aired: 8/13/2006
Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
Director: Leslie Libman
Guest star: David Conley (Dante Gallo), Gloria Crist (Vicki)
Michael helps out Declan's partner. Tommy sees a way to fix his zoning problems by helping a black minister.
7. Genesis 27:39
First aired: 8/20/2006
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Steve Shill
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Tommy decides to work with Michael to save a local movie theater. Rose gets a new job and immediately tires to unionize her co-workers.
8. Job 31:5-6
First aired: 8/27/2006
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Nick Gomez
Guest star: Michael Peluso (Onlooker), John Ellison Conlee (Rep. Bob Mears)
Rose plans a surprise birthday part for Michael. Tommy decides to play dirty to be the majority leader.
9. Ecclesiastes 7:2
First aired: 9/10/2006
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Henry Bromell
Guest star: Jonathan Yvon (Greg Camby), Bill Thorpe (Capt. Miller)
A deadly bus crash is caused by a suicide jumper. The bus was carrying passengers from The Hill back from a Patriots game. Michael tries to figure out a way to use this to his advantage with Freddie.
10. Vivekchaudamani: 51
First aired: 9/17/2006
Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
Director: Brian Kirk
Guest star: Kevin John Conway (Neil Caffee), Joy Lee (Dead Hmong), Lynne McCollough (Moira O'Melvaney), Bob Jaffe (Charlie Gueno)
When the Caffee's father shows up, he tries to get the boys to help him by threatening to sell the family home.
11. Matthew 22:10
First aired: 9/24/2006
Writer: Henry Bromell, Blake Masters
Director: Ed Bianchi
Guest star: Billy Smith (Moe Riley) , Dana Eskelson (Dina Finnerty), Julie McNiven (Muppet Underwear Girl), Mike Houston (Eddie Parry)
A hit is ordered on Michael. Marty Trio works with the FBI to get Freddie by wearing a wire. Declan thinks his partner might be a dirty cop. |
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Starring:
Kerry O'Malley | Brian Scannell | Jason Isaacs | Jason Clarke | Annabeth Gish | Karl Bury | Fiona C. Erickson | Stivi Paskoski | ...more
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Directed By:
Edward Bianchi | Nick Gomez | Brian Kirk | Phillip Noyce | Steve Shill
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Genre:
Drama, Gangster, Television/TV Series, Thriller/Suspense
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DVD Release Date:
September 19, 2006
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Format: Region 1
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Rating:
Not Rated
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Year:
2006
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Regional Coding:
R1:
Will only play on North American Region 1 or multi-region DVD players.
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Number of Discs:
3
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Subtitles:
English
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Screen Ratio:
Anamorphic (16:9), Widescreen Edition - 1.78:1
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English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) | |
Running Time:
583 minutes
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Studio:
Showtime Entertainment
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UPC/Barcode Number:
097368507845
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Color: Yes
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- Audio Commentary by Blake Masters, Creator/ Executive Producer/ Writer, and Henry Bromell, Executive Producer/ Writer.
- Power Map: An Interactive, graphical guide of the Relationships and Power Struggles Among the Characters.
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