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The Run Down.

The feds want Miami bookmaker Harry Arno to squeal on his wiseguy boss. So they're putting word out on the street that Arno's skimming profits from "Jimmy Cap" Capotorto—which he is, but everybody does it. He was planning to retire to Italy someday anyway, so Harry figures now's a good time to get lost. U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens knows Harry's tricky—the bookie ditched him once in an airport while in the marshal's custody—but not careful. So Raylan's determined to find the fugitive's Italian hideaway before a cold-blooded Sicilian "Zip" does and whacks Arno for fun. After all, it's a "pride thing" . . . and it might even put Raylan in good stead with Harry's sexy ex-stripper girlfriend Joyce.",

Published: 1993

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Genre: Crime

Adaptation: TV Show (Justified)

Character: Raylan Givens

The New York Times

Elmore Leonard has captured them perfectly, a culture of vainglorious goons who have had their heyday.

— The New York Times

Raylan Givens

There was a pause then, Raylan surprised, taking a few moments before he finished his move: pulled the .357 out of his boot as the young guy let up on him, turning to leave, and jammed the stubby barrel into his groin. The young guy grunted. Raylan said, "My turn," and told him to have a seat.",

Justified

Adapted for television from Raylan, Riding the Rap and Pronto
Starring Timothy Olyphant — Developed by Graham Yost
2010-2015 — 6 Seasons — 79 episodes