Captains and the Kings
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About
Rags-to-riches tale of an Irish immigrant in late 1800s based on the novel by Taylor Caldwell.
Cast
Richard Jordan
as Joseph Armagh
Harvey Jason
as Harry Zieff
Patty Duke
as Bernadette Hennessey Armagh
Blair Brown
as Elizabeth Healey Hennessey
Robert Vaughn
as Charles Desmond
Perry King
as Rory Armagh
Katherine Crawford
as Mary Armagh
Jane Seymour
as Marjorie Chisholm Armagh
Cynthia Sikes
as Claudia
Charles Durning
as Ed Healey
David Huffman
as Sean Armagh
Terry Kiser
as Courtney Wickersham
Vic Morrow
as Tom Hennessey
Barbara Parkins
as Martinique
Joanna Pettet
as Katherine Hennessey
Jenny Sullivan
as Honora Houlihan
Beverly D'Angelo
as Miss Emmy
Burl Ives
as Old Syrup
Peter Donat
as Clair Montrose
Henry Fonda
as Sen. Enfield Bassett
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Chapter I
Joseph Francis Xavier Armagh and his two younger siblings Sean and Mary escape a ship on the harbor of New York. The situation ashore is problematic, jobs are scarce and food equally scarce. Aboard the ship their mother has died from disease, but they have a hope; their father is in Philadelphia awaiting them. The siblings run away, and discovers their father to be dead to, and young teenager Joseph places his siblings in an Orphanage while he himself goes to make money, become rich and get them out of poverty. The first episode follows Joseph for a few years through a series of struggles, and how he starts earning his first dollars and setting off into speculation in oil, together with his new-won friend, the Lebanese Haroun Al-Zieff (later: Harry Seff). The beginnings of a true rags-to-riches-story.
Chapter II
A few years of successful gun running and Joseph Armagh becomes a partner in the oil company of Ed Healey.
Chapter III
Joseph Armagh rejects the love of Elizabeth Healey, learns of the dying Katherine Hennessey's unrequited love, promising to wed her daughter Bernadette before Katherine's jealous husband goes too far in a salacious attack on Joseph.
Chapter IV
Tensions escalate between the labor unions and the railroad, as Joseph Armagh fathers four children with Bernadette even as he seeks to avenge himself on her father for depriving him of the two great loves of his life.
Chapter V
Joseph Armagh's attempted blackmail of an upstanding senator results in suicide and a lasting curse.
Chapter VI
Rory Armagh romances Marjorie Chisholm while his sister Anne-Marie's relationship with Courtney Wickersham crashes and burns through no fault of their own.
Chapter VII
While his son Rory searches for brother Kevin with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders in the jungles of Cuba, Joseph Armagh quietly orchestrates the annulment of Rory's marriage to Marjorie Chisholm.
Chapter VIII
Rory Armagh seeks the Democratic nomination for President over Woodrow Wilson, while his father ponders a lifetime without love.
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About Captains and the Kings
Rags-to-riches tale of an Irish immigrant in late 1800s based on the novel by Taylor Caldwell. Across 1 season and 8 episodes, originally airing on NBC.
Captains and the Kings Cast and Characters
The cast features Richard Jordan (as Joseph Armagh), Harvey Jason (as Harry Zieff), Patty Duke (as Bernadette Hennessey Armagh), Blair Brown (as Elizabeth Healey Hennessey), and Robert Vaughn (as Charles Desmond). Their performances are a major reason Captains and the Kings has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Captains and the Kings keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Captains and the Kings online for free?
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How many episodes does Captains and the Kings have?
Captains and the Kings has 8 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Captains and the Kings good? What's the rating?
Captains and the Kings holds a 8.8/10 rating based on 4 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Captains and the Kings?
The main cast includes Richard Jordan, Harvey Jason, Patty Duke, and Blair Brown, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Captains and the Kings available in English?
Yes — Captains and the Kings was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Captains and the Kings released?
Captains and the Kings first aired in 1976.
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Where can I watch Captains and the Kings for free?
You can watch Captains and the Kings online for free on Bowood.TV. All 8 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Captains and the Kings have?
Captains and the Kings currently has 1 season and a total of 8 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Captains and the Kings about?
Rags-to-riches tale of an Irish immigrant in late 1800s based on the novel by Taylor Caldwell. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Captains and the Kings originally available?
Captains and the Kings was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Captains and the Kings first released?
Captains and the Kings first premiered on September 30, 1976 (1976). The series has since concluded its run.
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