Rich Man, Poor Man - Book I & II (9-disc box set)

Rich Man, Poor Man - Book I & II (9-disc)

Book I:

Irwin Shaw's 1970 novel "Rich Man, Poor Man" forms the basis for this successful mini-series, which won 4 Emmy Awards and ended up becoming the second most-watched television series of 1976-77.

The television series, which aired on Danmarks Radio between January and March 1976 and was rebroadcast in 1977, describes the life of a family of first-generation immigrants, the Jordache family.

The series focuses on the relationship between two strong-willed brothers, Rudy (Peter Strauss) and Tom (Nick Nolte). Their life paths develop very differently - one becomes rich and powerful, and the other comes close to ruin. The brothers are driven by ambition, greed, rebellion, love and desire as they meet a number of unforgettable people.

The story of the two brothers takes place at the same time as McCarthyism, the Korean War, the college riots and the civil rights struggles and deals with controversial issues such as infidelity and alcoholism. Two Brothers was groundbreaking and has rightfully earned its place in television history.

Book II:

The immensely popular and multi Emmy award-winning adaptation of Irwin Shaw's best-selling novel hit the small screen in 1976. It charts the lives of the first generation immigrant Jordache family - and particularly brothers Tom and Rudy - through a period of tumultuous social change in mid 20th Century American. Book 2 takes up both the heart-wrenching and heart-warming story where Book 1 left off, and continues to chronicle such human themes as power, ambition, revenge, fame and most importantly, friendship.
With richly drawn characters set against a colourful cultural backdrop, Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II is a wonderful conclusion to this epic saga - the saga that well and truly put the concept of the mini-series on the television map.

NOTE NOTE
This box set contains the entire complete series, i.e. both Book I and Book II. The first one offers Nordic subtitles, while the sequel unfortunately has to be watched without subtitles.

Rich Man, Poor Man - Book I:
Book I contains 12 "chapters" spread over 3 discs
Running time: approx. 9 hours
Audio: English DD2.0 Mono

Book I has subtitles in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II:

Book II contains 22 "chapters" spread over 6 discs
Running time: approx. 17 hours.
Audio: English DD2.0 Mono

NOTE: Book II has no subtitles