Kojak

4.4 (7 votes)• 2005• 43m•Canceled

Storyline & Plot Summary

Kojak is an American television series starring Ving Rhames, airing on the USA Network cable channel, and on ITV4 in the United Kingdom. It was a reimagined version of the 1973-1978 series starring Telly Savalas. Rhames portrays Lieutenant Theo Kojak of the New York City Police Department, a skilled plain clothes detective with a shaved head and an affinity for jazz, fine clothing, and lollipops. As with the original series, he is fond of the catchphrase "Who loves ya, baby?" The series lasted for one season.

Production Details

Languages: English

Starring Cast: Ving Rhames, Michael Kelly, Chuck Shamata, Sybil Darrow, Roselyn Sánchez, Chazz Palminteri

Cast

Ving Rhames

Theo Kojak

Michael Kelly

Bobby Crocker

Chuck Shamata

Henry Mussina

Sybil Darrow

Emily Patterson

Roselyn Sánchez

Carmen Warrick

Chazz Palminteri

Frank McNeil

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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