Theres never been another tv detective quite like jim rockford primetime emmy award winner. The rockford files complete series on dvd and bluray from mill creek entertainment june 2017 by mill creek entertainment. See more ideas about the rockford files, rockford, james garner. Sling blade 1996 some folks call it a sling blade 1993.
Viewers hoping for a triumphant return of jim rockford are unlikely to get any warm fuzzy feelings about. This dvd set includes 4 rockford movies produced after the series ended. Watch the rockford files episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. The following is the filmography for american actor james garner. Apr 14, 2017 i will time all of the episodes from 19741980 and all eight of the rockford files tv movies from 1994 1999. Complicating matters are rockfords omnipresent friend angel, and rockfords exwife kit, a. The rockford files is an american detective drama television series starring james garner that. Jim rockford is back and better than ever in all 22 season two episodes of the celebrated detective hit the rockford files. James garner, rockford files and maverick star, dead at 86. Detective jim rockford works to uncover facts of the death of a wealthy socialite whose two grown children are accused. The rockford files is a series about an exconvictturnedprivateinvestigator named jim rockford who would rather run away than fight and would rather go fishing than work. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep.
Garner also is set to star in five more rockford files movies over the. Garner was known for prominent roles in films such as sayonara 1957 with marlon brando, cash mccall 1960 with natalie wood, the childrens hour 1961 with audrey hepburn and shirley maclaine, boys night out 1962 with kim novak and tony randall, the. Private detective jim rockford is hired by his exwife kit to investigate the murder of an aging film. Join james garner in his breakout emmywinning role as the cool, calm and collected exconturneddetective who loves to mouth off but avoids using his fists at all costs. Get ready for action with the final four television movies from this indelible series as the unlikely, laidback detective cruises the city of angels in his pontiac firebird, working perplexing cases of the lost and dispossessed. I own all six seasons of rockford on dvd,and believe it is one of the best programs ever produced for television. Full movie in hd visit detective jim rockford works to uncover facts. This series boasts wry humor, chilling suspense, and engaging cases. Movie being developed for vince vaughn by trevor kimball, april 18, 2012 nbcs reboot of the rockford files failed to move forward as a tv series but now a feature film. It looks like this release includes all the movies. I will time all of the episodes from 19741980 and all eight of the rockford files tv movies from 1994 1999. Full movie in hd visit movie 182360 detective jim rockford works to uncover facts. Detective jim rockford works to uncover facts of the death of a wealthy socialite whose two grown children are accused of murdering her. The key to the rockford reunions success is that the movie didnt change the formula.
Directed by james whitmore jr with james garner, joanna cassidy, joe santos, geoffrey nauffts. Strangely enough, rockfords history on cbs has been a microcosm of its experience on nbc. For only two hundred dollars a day, plus expenses, the original and quintessential antihero detective, jim rockford, is on the case. The movie is not very popular with reelgood users lately. James garner returns one last time in his iconic, primetime emmyawardwinning role of jim rockford, the wisecracking exconturnedprivate eye. During the series run, there were a number of twopart episodes, as well as long 90 or 120. The rockford files movie collection volume 1, featuring the first four of eight tv movies produced more than a dozen years after the 19741980 series abruptly left the air, is a wonderfully entertaining and nostalgic set. Known for his handsome looks and amiable nature, garner is a complete opposite on screen he is often seen playing antihero characters or role of conman. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Private eye jim rockford james garner is hired by his exwife lawyer to probe the murder of a movie star. The rockford files dvd series complete collection box set. An earlier telling of the karl childers story, made famous by billy bob thorntons movie sling blade. The series debuted with a madefortv movie simply titled the rockford files. Latest news see all see every drama series emmy winner since 1970.
The rockford files is an american television drama series starring james garner that aired on the nbc network between september, 1974, and january 10, 1980, and has remained in syndication to the present day. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1994 movies 1994. Obviously i own nothing and dont make a dime from this, but im sure. The rockford files the complete series the original and quintessential antihero detective, jim rockford, is on the case. I still havent yet seen any of the eight rockford files tv movies from 1994. Rockford receives evidence of union corruption in the mail, sent to him by a recently murdered reporter. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. I found these addresses in a old phone book from that era and. If you are a true fan of the rockford files,this twin dvd disc set is a must buy. The rockford files, one of the most highlyregarded series in the history of television, arrives on bluray from mill creek with picture and sound that are a substantial improvement over the dvd releases by universal.
The dvd transfer for picture and audio quality is first rate. Private detective jim rockford is hired by his exwife kit to investigate the murder of an aging film star. He bears a very strong resemblance to western television hero bret maverick. April 7, 1928 july 19, 2014 was an american actor, producer, and voice artist.
Complicating matters are rockford s omnipresent friend angel, and rockford s exwife kit, a lawyer who represents the children. Rockford is sometimes assisted in his cases by friends dennis becker, evelyn. Mar 22, 2017 return of the theme song for the first of reunion movie i still love l. Detective jim rockford works to uncover facts of the death of a wealthy socialite whose two grown. Joined oct 14, 2016 messages 376 reaction score 655 points 110 age 53 real name steve. Complicating matters are rockfords omnipresent friend angel, and rockfords exwife kit, a lawyer who represents the children. Ratings were so good that cbs made eight of them over three years. He starred in several television series over more than five decades, including popular roles such as bret maverick in the 1950s western series maverick and as jim rockford in the 1970s private detective show, the rockford files. Rockford gets schooled in a new type of deviant when he enrolls in a criminal behavior class in order to discover who killed a. With jim rockford on the case, its no mystery why the rockford files was one of the most celebrated shows of its time, and why it remains a beloved and unforgettable part of television history. A blessing in disguisem319960114the rockford files. Viewers hoping for a triumphant return of jim rockford are unlikely to get any warm fuzzy feelings about their favorite private eye from this laborious two.