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Release Year1979
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorTracy Hotchner
WritersTracy Hotchner
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsBig Shamus, Little Shamus
About Big Shamus, Little Shamus
Big Shamus, Little Shamus is an American detective drama series that aired on CBS from September 29, 1979 to October 6, 1979. The Series focused on Arnie Sutter, the veteran house detective at The Ansonia Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and his thirteen-year-old son Max, who solved crimes at the hotel casino relating to legalized gambling.
Directed by Tracy Hotchner, Big Shamus, Little Shamus leans on a strong ensemble — Brian Dennehy, Doug McKeon, Cynthia Sikes — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1979.
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