The classic mini series based on the novel by irwin shaw. Starring nick nolte and peter strauss. The series spans decades and generations, tracing the epic story of the jordache family from 1945 to the late 1960s. This smash hit 1970s adaptation of irwin shaw’s novel made nick nolte a star. The epic story follows two strong willed brothers competing for their parents’ attention and who – as wwii ends – embark on a twenty year odyssey that will take one brother to the height of power… and the other to the brink of destruction. The multi award winning series about the jordache family, in particular rudy peter strauss and his troubled brother tom nick nolte as they navigate divergent paths away from their impoverished immigrant upbringing. While ambitious rudy seems destined for success, tom suffers from an endless string of bad luck but in the end, finds love. Encompassing a period of tremendous social and political upheaval, the jordache saga explores timeless themes such as the difficulty of human relationships and the disillusionment of the american dream.