Banacek (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Series · ★ 8.7
Released in 1972, Banacek is a drama, crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Banacek stars George Murdock as Cavanaugh, George Peppard as Thomas Banacek, Ralph Manza as Jay Drury and Christine Belford as Carlie Kirkland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Banacek sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Banacek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Banacek tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Banacek (1972)?
- In US, Banacek is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Banacek worth watching?
- Banacek holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Banacek?
- Banacek stars George Murdock, George Peppard, Ralph Manza, Christine Belford and Murray Matheson.
- When was Banacek released?
- Banacek was released in 1972.