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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- Drama
- TV-PG
- 1976-02-01
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. It was produced by Universal Television and was the second time programming of this nature had been attempted.
- February 1 –, March 15, 1976
- ABC
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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...
Is politics next? Julie is with Life Magazine and, according to Rudy, letting her son grow up wild. Rudy wants to get married and give the boy a father. Tom, in South America with the merchant marines, is changing ships and sees a man (Falconetti) beating up another man.
Rich Man, Poor Man (TV Mini Series 1976) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
1 Season. ABC. Family. TVPG. Watchlist. Where to Watch. A superb 12-hour adaptation of Irwin Shaw's novel, chronicling the widely divergent values and paths of two brothers over 20 years.
