Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976–1977)

This is the sequel to the mini-series, RICH MAN, POOR MAN. It begins with Rudy Jordache apprehending the man who killed his brother, Falconetti. He then also takes in his nephew, Wesley. He... See full summary »

Stars:

Peter Strauss, Gregg Henry, James Carroll Jordan

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Peter Strauss	...	Rudy Jordache (21 episodes, 1976-1977)
Gregg Henry	...	Wesley Jordache (21 episodes, 1976-1977)
James Carroll Jordan	...	Billy Abbott (21 episodes, 1976-1977)
Susan Sullivan	...	Maggie Porter (20 episodes, 1976-1977)
William Smith	...	Falconetti (17 episodes, 1976-1977)
Peter Haskell	...	Charles Estep (17 episodes, 1976-1977)
Penny Peyser	...	Ramona (15 episodes, 1976-1977)
Cassie Yates	...	Annie Adams (14 episodes, 1976-1977)
Kimberly Beck	...	Diane Porter (14 episodes, 1976-1977)
Kay Lenz	...	Kate Jordache (11 episodes, 1976-1977)
Laraine Stephens	...	Claire Estep (10 episodes, 1976-1977)

Storyline

This is the sequel to the mini-series, RICH MAN, POOR MAN. It begins with Rudy Jordache apprehending the man who killed his brother, Falconetti. He then also takes in his nephew, Wesley. He then begins a vendetta with a man, who tried to take over the company of an old friend. Unfortunately for him, he has no evidence against him and the man is not about to let Rudy off the hook. He also has to deal with his step-son, Billy. And Falconetti, has been released from prison and is looking to get back at Rudy.

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Plot Keywords:

sequel | family relationships

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 1976 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hombre rico, hombre pobre II

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 60 min (20 episodes) 120 min (1 episode)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the DVD version released in 2010, Chapter I, which originally aired as a 2 hour segment, is split into two, one-hour episodes with the same opening and closing credits.

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Connections

Follows Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)

User Reviews

Not only a sequel...

It is very strange to see Rich Man Poor Man (book one and two) after all these years. When I was a kid, i remember enjoy both parts. But I haven't seen it since the 80s... And on a french channel TEVA, they rerun part one and two. To be honest the two parts are really different : even if we find some similar characters and apparently the same storyline, it's really not the same thing.

the first chapter is a strong and brilliant story about the fate of two brothers. The second part gives me (now) a strange feeling : the estep/falconetti storyline is strong and full of suspense. It's a kind of dram/detective/soap show, but it's really enjoying.

I think you have to appreciate it as a different thing. My wife, who is watching the show (one and two) for the first time love both parts. I have to admitt that it was very difficult test for gregg henry to act after nick nolte. But it is great. And James Caroll Jordan (playing billy abbott) is one of the few characters in the TV history who is very hard to understand. One second, cool and charming (the perfect guy), next second (traitor and a bad guy...)

Of course, Peter STRAUSS is great like the rest of the cast, except maybe Kaye LENZ (but I suspect the dubbing - her french voice- to be in charge more than the actress).

I hope americain people can soon watch the show again.