Rich Man, Poor Man
Seen it?1976 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama, Soap
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 5 Emmys and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 12 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
Based on the best-selling 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw, the series follows the divergent career courses of the impoverished German American Jordache brothers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 5 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Comedy or Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Series and 1 more. Won 4 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Series – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Television, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Television. Also nominated for 11 more Emmys and 1 more Golden Globe. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 105K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Irwin Shaw
- Peter StraussRudy Jordache
- Nick NolteTom Jordache
- Susan BlakelyJulie Prescott
- Ed AsnerAxel Jordache
- Dorothy McGuireMary Jordache
- Bill BixbyWillie Abbott
- Ray MillandDuncan Calderwood
- Robert ReedTeddy Boylan
- Murray HamiltonSid Gossett
- Dorothy MaloneIrene Goodwin