Submitted by Peter Oberth on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 5:21PM
Entry Deadline: October 18, 2010 Show: Rich Man, Poor Man Genre: Drama Starring: Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Edward Asner, Susan Blakely Studio: A&E Home Video Runtime: 1604 Minutes Release Date: September 28, 2010 Format: DVD Discs: 9 The first-ever dramatic miniseries to appear on American television, the multi-award winning RICH MAN, POOR MAN spans decades and generations to trace the epic story of the Jordache family from 1945 to the late 1960s. Now available for the first time on DVD, RICH MAN, POOR MAN: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION brings together all 34 episodes from Book I and II of this classic '70s series. Based on Irwin Shaw's best-selling novel and featuring an all-star cast (including Edward Asner, Bill Bixby, Susan Blakely, and Robert Reed), the series focuses in particular on Rudy Jordache (Peter Strauss) and his troubled brother Tom (Nick Nolte) as they navigate divergent paths away from their impoverished immigrant upbringing. While ambitious Rudy seems destined for success, Tom suffers from an endless string of bad luck but in the end, finds love. Encompassing a period of tremendous social and political upheaval, the Jordache saga explores timeless themes such as the difficulty of human relationships and the disillusionment of the American dream. An absorbing and masterful portrait of a fascinating and ill-fated family, RICH MAN, POOR MAN: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION recaptures a landmark moment in American broadcasting history. BONUS FEATURE: Brand-new audio commentary for Book I: Chapter 1 featuring star Peter Strauss and television historian David Bianculli ENTER THE CONTEST BELOW...Enter to our free contest today for your chance to win! No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents 13 years of age and older. See Official Rules for details |
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