This January, KOCH Vision brings CAPTAINS AND THE KINGS, the acclaimed, nine-hour mini-series based on the best-selling novel by Taylor Caldwell to DVD for the very first time. Originally airing on NBC in 1976, just four years after the New York Times best-seller was first published, the fictional rags-to-riches tale follows Irish immigrant Joseph Armagh through his rise to power in the late 1800’s, but draws undeniable parallels to the real life story of Joseph Kennedy. Richard Jordan (The Hunt for Red October, Dune) won the Golden Globe® award for Best TV Actor for his portrayal of Armagh, and Patty Duke (“The Patty Duke Show”, Miracle Worker) earned her second Emmy for her role as Armagh’s wife, Bernadette. The captivating 3-DVD set arrives in stores on January 20 for $39.98SRP
Port Washington, NY – This January, KOCH Vision brings CAPTAINS AND THE KINGS, the acclaimed, nine-hour mini-series based on the best-selling novel by Taylor Caldwell to DVD for the very first time. Originally airing on NBC in 1976, just four years after the New York Times best-seller was first published, the fictional rags-to-riches tale follows Irish immigrant Joseph Armagh through his rise to power in the late 1800’s, but draws undeniable parallels to the real life story of Joseph Kennedy. Richard Jordan (The Hunt for Red October, Dune) won the Golden Globe® award for Best TV Actor for his portrayal of Armagh, and Patty Duke (“The Patty Duke Show”, Miracle Worker) earned her second Emmy for her role as Armagh’s wife, Bernadette. The captivating 3-DVD set arrives in stores on January 20 for $39.98 SRP.
Determined to create a better life for his family, Armagh (Jordan), a poor Irish immigrant, arrives in the United States in the mid-19th century, and through struggle, heartache and perseverance, becomes one of the richest and most powerful men in the country. Achieving fame and prominence -- if not full-fledged social acceptance -- through the oil industry, Armagh obsesses over the idea of having one of his sons become the first Irish-Catholic President of the United States. But, as his reach into the corridors of political power gains immense influence, what will be the ultimate price?
Following its triumphant airing, CAPTAINS AND THE KINGS, one of four dramatic miniseries carried by NBC under the heading “Best Sellers”, was nominated for eight Emmy® Awards, including Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition, Art Direction, Supporting Actor, Limited Series, Lead Actor and Lead Actress, and won for Lead Actress (Duke) and Cinematography. In addition to Jordan and Duke, this powerful and acclaimed mini-series stars Academy Award winners Henry Fonda (On Golden Pond, 12 Angry Men), Charles Durning (The Sting, Dog Day Afternoon), Burl Ives (East of Eden, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Celeste Holm (All About Eve, Gentleman’s Agreement), John Houseman (The Paper Chase, “Silver Spoons”), Emmy Award winner John Carradine (The Grapes of Wrath, The Ten Commandments), Golden Globe winner Jane Seymour (Wedding Crashers, “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman”), Ray Bolger (The Wizard of Oz, Babes in Toyland), Beverly D’Angelo (American History X, Vacation), Blair Brown (“The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd”), Perry King (“Melrose Place”), and Vic Morrow (“Combat!”, Twilight Zone: The Movie). As a bonus feature, the DVD includes an exclusive interview with Blair Brown.
About KOCH Vision
KOCH Vision is the home video arm of leading music and video distributor KOCH Entertainment. A leading independent supplier of a broad range of product genres, KOCH Vision boasts a library of feature films, television series and miniseries, award-winning children’s and fitness programs, documentaries, live music concerts and more. It is the home of such notable properties as Soundstage, SELF Fitness, Yoga Zone, McLeod’s Daughters, Wire in the Blood, Popular Mechanics for Kids, Faerie Tale Theatre, Life with Derek and Ballet Shoes starring Emma Watson. Visit KOCH Vision online at www.kochvision.com.
