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Captains and the Kings

Richard Jordan (Actor), Harvey Jason (Actor) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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The Captains and The Kings April 2 2001
Format:VHS Tape
I first saw this mini-series when I was 11. Even though it was a little adult for me at the time, I knew it was one of my favorites. Richard Jordan, Perry King and Blair Brown became some of my favorite actors because of this mini-series. In my opinion, it rates with Rich Man Poor Man and North and South, parts 1 and 2. They don't make mini-series like The Captains and the Kings anymore and I highly recommend it. I am so glad I bought it and watched it after 20+ years.
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Finally!!! May 7 2001
Format:VHS Tape
For years, I have been searching for a video release of 'Captains and the Kings' based on the novel by Taylor Caldwell. I was barely a teenager when I saw the miniseries on television and immediately fell in love with the richness of characterization, the detailed scenery, and the straightforward, yet convoluted plotline. Richard Jordan, Charles Durning, Henry Fonda, Perry King, Blair Brown, Vic Morrow, Joanna Petit, Patty Duke ... to name but a few. The casting was impressive. The story riveting. I've worn out three copies of the book and just purchased number 4. Don't miss it!
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The cost of power Nov 25 2002
Format:VHS Tape
Based on Taylor Caldwell's novel, this 1976 NBC production came on the coattails of ABC's earlier success with "Rich Man, Poor Man," and solidified the term "mini-series" in broadcast language. And it is a magnificent and stylish production cemented with good writing, superb acting and the message that even power and wealth carry a price, sometimes too high. "Captains and the Kings" was reviewed in comparison to the real-life Kennedy clan, and maybe so. Still, the action begins on an America-bound ship on which the mother of a young Joseph Armagh and two younger siblings dies, leaving the adolescent Joseph in charge. And take charge he does, soon setting money and power as his goals. Joseph collects both in heaps but, by film's end, with Joseph then an old man, learns the devastating cost to him personally. The late Richard Jordan is terrific as the powerbroker Joseph, and the supporting cast is unparalleled, headed by Patty Duke's Emmy turn as Joseph's wife. Her fate is insanity triggered by an arranged marriage with a man who doesn't love her, the loss of two children and alcoholism. The series also introduced us to Blair Brown, who went on to a haunting portrait as Jacqueline Kennedy in the 1983 mini-series, "Kennedy," and on series television in "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd." Here, Ms. Brown is the "other woman" in Joseph's life, but she pulls it off with sympathy. As for Perry King, as Joseph's son seeking to be the country's first Irish Catholic president, there's no escaping the inevitable comparison to the real-life Irish Catholic who went after - and got - the presidency. Strongly written, well acted and lavishly produced, "Captains and the Kings" is a worthy piece of entertainment.
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Most recent customer reviews
Great mini-series
I saw this mini-series when it came out and thought it was great. Richard Jordan was a terrific actor as the main character in this mini-series. Read more
Published 23 months ago by robert babiak
An absolutely superb miniseries!
I first saw this wonderful miniseries when it made its debut on NBC in the fall of 1976, and I recently bought and watched the video set of the series. Read more
Published on April 22 2004 by Rich
forgotten classic
This mini-series is a great powerful story, with a fantastic cast which as far as I am concered, ranks up their with Rich Man, poor man , Roots and the Thorn Birds. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2004 by Stanley Profitt
One of TV' Best Acheivements
I was fortunate enough to see this when it first aired in 1976. The series was called "Best Sellers" which aired several best selling novels turned TV movie for the ABC... Read more
Published on July 2 2003 by "pgh8959"
Magnificent Masterpiece
Like almost all other reviewers, I've waited forever for this series to become available in video format. I now own it and I AM SO THRILLED!!! Read more
Published on Feb 20 2003 by SlippersLadd
Still one of the best mini series
I also have been hoping for years that this series would play on TV again but alas no. When I saw this on tape I bought it and this is still one of the best mini series even after... Read more
Published on Oct 17 2002 by Joe Graham
What Happened to Richard Jordan?
This miniseries is excellent and has withstood the test of time. The plot is gripping. The actors are wonderful. The author (my favorite) cannot be surpassed. Read more
Published on Sep 7 2002 by L. Ehrhart
Fantastic production, they don't make TV like this anymore!
I've waited forever for this miniseries to be released on video. It is great to be able to retire my old taped from a TV rerun low quality copy. Read more
Published on July 7 2002 by James H Church
Disappointed
The boxed set was incomplete. It did not have all of episodes or chapters in the set. There should have been 9 or 10 tapes in the set, but only had 5. Read more
Published on Nov 26 2001 by Bernard Johnson
The Greatest Made-for-TV Epic
Like almost all other reviewers, I've waited forever for this series to become available in video format. I now own it and I AM SO THRILLED!!! Read more
Published on Nov 17 2001
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