Rich Man, Poor Man: Book 1 [Region 2]
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Actor: Dorothy McGuire, Nick Nolte, Peter Strauss, Susan Blakely, Tim McIntireDVD: Region Code 2
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: PAL
Movie Reviews of Rich Man, Poor Man: Book 1 [Region 2]
Movie Review: One of the best mini series ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
Oh, how time has flown by. When you watch Nick Nolte in "Rich Man, Poor Man", it really makes you realize how long it has been since this wonderful mini series first debuted on TV--1976! Over 30 years ago! I was 12 at the time and I still fondly remember the show. What a great cast RMPM has: Mr. Nolte (blond and gorgeous and oh so young), Peter Strauss (handsome as the uptight rich brother), Susan Blakely (what a terrific actress she was--haven't seen her in years), Ed Asner (who won an Emmy for his portrayal of Axel Jordache--a character radically different from Lou Grant), the late Bill Bixby (playing the pathetic Willie), Robert Reed (who proved he could play someone other than Mike Brady--he eats up the scenery in a delicious role) and Kim Darby (she's a hoot as the scheming psychotic Virginia Calderwood). The scene where Virginia pounds on Rudy Jordache's mansion screaming his name has stuck in my mind all these years. And the heartbreaking ending is still so sad to watch. I forgot to mention the beautiful Kay Lenz, who ends up marrying Nick Nolte in the final episode. She's a delight (another great actress who has disappeared). Unfortunately, the mini series is not available in the United States for some mysterious reason, but you can buy a Region 2 PAL DVD. If you have fond memories of this show--as I do--get yourself a Multiregion DVD player so you can relive this wonderful mini series. And "Rich Man, Poor Man Book 2" was just released overseas in the last few weeks--I can't wait to begin watching it!
Summary of Rich Man, Poor Man: Book 1 [Region 2]
[NON-U.S. FORMAT (PAL) Region 2 U.K. Import - This will not play on U.S./Canada DVD players or those from most other countries outside of Europe. You would need a "multi-region" or "region-free" PAL compatible DVD player or computer.] Book One of the 1976 American mini series adapated from the novel by Irwin Shaw that made Nick Nolte a star. Two strong-willed brothers battle for the attention of their parents and, as World War II ends, begin a 20-year odyssey that will take one to great wealth and power and the other to the brink of destruction. Rudy (Peter Strauss) and Tom (Nick Nolte) Jordache, the sons of an immigrant family, are both fighting to gain the attention of their bitter and disillusioned parents (Edward Asner and Dorothy McGuire). Rudy is industrious and ambitious while Tom is tough and independent, often resorting to vicious pranks to gain attention. Rudy's childhood sweetheart, Julie Prescott (Susan Blakely) tries to convince him to leave their small town, and when Rudy turns her down, she succumbs to the advances of Teddy Boylan (Robert Reed), the town's wealthy playboy. Tom secretly witnesses the affair and sets a fire, hoping to attract Rudy to the scene. However, Tom's plan goes awry and he is banished by his father from the town and his family.Similar DVD Movies
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