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Beggarman, Thief

1979Show1 season2 episodes

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

Summary

In this sequel to “Rich Man, Poor Man,” moviemaker Gretchen Jordache, the until-now unseen sister, strives to pull the family together after the murder of brother Tom and the disappearance of brother Rudy by first reestablishing contact with her soldier son, and then patching things up with her sister-in-law, Kate, Tom’s widow.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lawrence Doheny
Written by
Irwin Shaw
Produced by
Jack Laird
Music by
Eddie Sauter

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 26, 1979 · November 27, 1979 · Ended

First aired
November 26, 1979
Last aired
November 27, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Beggarman, Thief worth watching?"

Questions about Beggarman, Thief

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Beggarman, Thief worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Beggarman, Thief okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Beggarman, Thief plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.