Product Details

• Format: PAL, UK Import
• Language: English
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Number of discs: 3
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000PSTBUM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,646 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

[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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why Is It Not Available After 32 years!!, August 25, 2008

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LadyH (Spring, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rich Man, Poor Man Book I (3 DVD Set) [NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Region 2 Import - Great Britain] (DVD)

I remember the series vividly from 32 years ago but I have no idea why they have chosen to only release it on DVD in the UK. Why is the rest of the world denied? This was a multi award winning mini-series of epic proportions and yet it still isn't available except in the UK and it has never aired (to my knowledge) since it's inception. It's about time it was made available...PLEASE!!!

Maybe if everyone who wants a copy outside the UK leaves a comment here, they will get off their butts and release it! I sure would like to see it again before I die.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Please release for US DVD viewing, September 8, 2008

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B. A. Blackmon (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rich Man, Poor Man Book I (3 DVD Set) [NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Region 2 Import - Great Britain] (DVD)

Like a previous review, I can only praise this mini-series and am disappointed and bemused as to why it has never been released for DVD viewing in the USA format. It has been a joke trying to contact the original distributor and studio to voice a complaint. If anyone knows how to facilitate a "request" campaign...please share!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best miniseries of all times, May 12, 2008

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BLACKHAWK - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rich Man, Poor Man Book I (3 DVD Set) [NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Region 2 Import - Great Britain] (DVD)

This has to be the best miniseries of all times. Sorry Shogun!!!! Nick Nolte was at his best. I just hated Julie through the entire series. This is truely a must have for the entire family. Tell me, is there anyone alive who did not cry when Tom died?