Peter Strauss
Rudy Jordache
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- 1. Chapter 1 Feb 1, 1976
- In the mid-1940s, two brothers pursue divergent lifestyles as they reach adulthood.
- 2. Chapter 2 Feb 1, 1976
- After Tom's constant defiance, Axel Jordache is forced to turn him out.
- 3. Chapter 3 Feb 2, 1976
- Success follows Rudy as a student and entrepreneur; Tom drifts through violent occupations.
Rich Man, Poor Man: With Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Dorothy McGuire. An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s.
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- 1976-02-01
- Drama
- 63
Rich Man, Poor Man is a 1976 American television miniseries based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Irwin Shaw that aired on ABC in one or two-hour episodes mostly on Monday nights over seven weeks, beginning February 1.
Rich man, Poor man (1976) TV Series. Based on the best-selling 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw, it spanned the period from 1945 through the late 19 ...More.
Brief Synopsis. The overwhelming success of this star-laden TV adaptation of Irwin Shaw's 1970 best-seller that was shown as six two-hour motion pictures over a seven-week period assured the future of the "Novel for Television" miniseries genre.
Jul 31, 2020 · Based on Irwin Shaw's international bestselling novel, "Rich Man, Poor Man" is the epic story - an examination of the trials and tribulations - of the Jordache family, from the period following WW2 to the late 1960s.
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Ep 1 Follow the divergent lives of two small-town brothers: conscientious Rudy, irresponsible Tom, and their unloving father. Tom, banished from town, goes to stay with his uncle in California.
Feb 1, 1976 · As World War II ends, a 20 year odyssey begins for brothers Rudy and Tom Jordache. Two brothers couldn't be more opposite as they compete for the attention of their bitter, embattled immigrant parents. Rudy is hard at work at the family bakery trying to figure a way to pay for college, while Tom gets caught in pranks and fights.
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