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 is a 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw. It is the last of the novels of Shaw's middle period before he began to concentrate, in his last works such as Evening In Byzantium, Nightwork, Bread Upon The Waters and Acceptable Losses on the inevitability of impending death.
Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Episode list. Rich Man, Poor Man. Top-rated. Sun, Feb 1, 1976. S1.E1. Part I: Chapters 1 and 2. Story begins at VE Day celebration at the school where elder son of a German immigrant, Rudy Jordache is a student. Younger brother, Tom, is also in attendance, but leaves when it is too "corny" for him and his friend.
Rich Man, Poor Man is a 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw. It is the last of the novels of Shaw's middle period before he began to concentrate, in his last works such as Evening In Byzantium, Nightwork, Bread Upon The Waters, and Acceptable Losses, on the inevitability of impending death.
Based on the best-selling 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw, it spanned the period from 1945 through the late 1960s and followed the divergent career courses of the i...
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Feb 26, 2013 · A memorable novel by one of America’s greatest twentieth-century authors, Rich Man, Poor Man offers a gripping ride through America between the Second World War and Vietnam. It was made into one of the first primetime TV mini-series, and starred Nick Nolte, Peter Strauss, and Susan Blakely.
- Irwin Shaw
Part I: Chapters 1 and 2: Directed by David Greene. With Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Edward Asner. Story begins at VE Day celebration at the school where elder son of a German immigrant, Rudy Jordache is a student.
One of the first American television miniseries, Rich Man, Poor Man aired on ABC from 1 February to 15 March 1976. Adapted from the best-selling 1970 Irwin Shaw novel, Rich Man, Poor Man was a limited twelve-part dramatic series consisting of six two-hour prime-time made for television movies.
