Banacek

Name: Banacek
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1972-09-13
Cast: George Peppard, George Murdock, Ralph Manza, Murray Matheson, Christine Belford

1972·Series·TV-PG·70 min·★ 8.4(20)

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Banacek is an American detective TV series starring George Peppard that aired on the NBC network from 1972 to 1974. The series was part of the rotating NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie anthology. It alternated in its time slot with several other shows but was the only one to last beyond its first season.

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About Banacek

Banacek is a 1972 English-language crime, drama and mystery series created by Anthony Wilson. The cast is led by George Peppard, George Murdock, Ralph Manza. It spans 2 seasons and 16 episodes. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Banacek was produced by Universal Television and Universal Television Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 13, 1972, and carries a TV-PG certification.

Created by: Anthony Wilson
First aired: September 13, 1972
Last aired: March 12, 1974
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-PG
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2 (16 episodes)
Network: NBC
Country: United States of America
Production: Universal Television, Universal Television Entertainment

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Banacek cast & crew

Banacek was created by Anthony Wilson.

The cast features George Peppard as Thomas Banacek, George Murdock as Cavanaugh, Ralph Manza as Jay Drury, Murray Matheson as Felix Mulholland, and Christine Belford as Carlie Kirkland.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Howie Horwitz and George Eckstein.

Is Banacek worth watching?

With 2 seasons and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Banacek is worth a place on your watchlist.

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