Captains and the Kings 1976
What is Captains and the Kings?
Captains and the Kings is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 1976
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Captains and the Kings is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 8 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“An immigrant’s ambition fuels a family’s rise to power.”
- Rich historical setting
- Strong central performance by Richard Jordan
- Intricate portrayal of ambition and power
- Only eight episodes, limiting narrative breadth
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven period dramas about ambition and family legacy.
The series presents mature themes of ambition and power within a historical drama, suitable for adult audiences.
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What source material does the series adapt?
It is based on the novel by Taylor Caldwell.
How many episodes comprise the miniseries?
The series consists of eight episodes.
Who portrays the lead character Joseph Armagh?
Richard Jordan plays Joseph Armagh.
What era does the story primarily depict?
It follows an Irish immigrant in the late 1800s and extends into the early 20th century.
What genre best describes the series?
It is a drama miniseries.
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