| Description |
3 videodiscs (494 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, full screen (1.33:1); Dolby Digital. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Based on the novel by Taylor Caldwell. |
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Originally broadcast on NBC as a television mini-series in 1976. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Richard Jordan, Perry King, Patty Duke Astin, Ray Bolger, Blair Brown, Charles Durning, Henry Fonda, Beverly D'Angelo, Jane Seymour. |
| Credits |
Original music, Elmer Bernstein, Dana Karpoff. |
| Summary |
Joseph Armagh is a poor Irish immigrant who is determined to create a better life for his family. He arrives in America in the mid-19th century. Through personal struggle, heartache and perseverance, he becomes one the the wealthest and most powerful men in the country. |
| Subject |
Irish Americans -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Irish American families -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Immigrants -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Rich people -- United States -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Social influence -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Television mini-series.
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| Added Author |
Swerling, Jo, 1931-
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Heyes, Douglas, 1923-1993.
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Karpf, Elinor.
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Karpf, Steven.
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Reisner, Allen.
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Jordan, Richard, 1937-1993.
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King, Perry, 1948-
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Duke, Patty, 1946-
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Bolger, Ray.
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Brown, Blair.
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Durning, Charles, 1923-2012.
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Fonda, Henry, 1905-1982.
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D'Angelo, Beverly.
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Seymour, Jane, 1951-
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Caldwell, Taylor, 1900-1985.
Captains and the kings.
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NBC Universal Television.
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Koch Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1417230673 |
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9781417230679 |
| Standard No. |
741952654896 |
| Music No. |
KOC-DV-6548 Koch Entertainment |
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