| Description |
3 videodiscs (287 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1. |
| Cast |
David Birney, Barbara Parkins, Steve Forrest. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Isidore Mankofsky, Jim Dickson ; art director, John E. Chilberg, William Tuntke ; composer, Gerald Fried, Michel Colombier. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
Based on the bestselling historical novel by Taylor Caldwell, this star-studded series follows the decades-long saga of Dr. Jonathan Ferrier, his mother- Marjorie, and her former lover, Dr. Martin Eaton. In post-Civil War Pennsylvania, young surgeon Jonathan Ferrier relentlessly campaigns to improve the antiquated medical practices in his hometown. He faces vehement opposition from the town's old guard, who will stop at nothing to destroy his career. |
| Subject |
Surgeons -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Medical care -- Pennsylvania -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Penn, Leo, 1921-1998.
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Yust, Larry.
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Caldwell, Taylor, 1900-1985.
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Hanley, William, 1931-2012.
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Birney, David, 1939-
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Parkins, Barbara, 1942-
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Forrest, Steve, 1925-2013.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781598288155 |
| Standard No. |
054961881598 |
| Music No. |
AMP-8815 Acorn Media |
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