Evergreen (1985)
Evergreen is a 1985 drama series. It stars Lesley Ann Warren, Armand Assante and Ian McShane.
Based on the novel by Belva Plain, covering a time span from 1909 to 1959. The story begins in New York's Lower East Side with the arrival of Polish-Jewish immigrant Anna (Lesley Ann Warren). At first employed as a humble seamstress, Anna is whisked into a whole new world when she becomes the wife of the enterprising Joseph Friedman (Armand Assante), who eventually becomes a wealthy Westchester contractor. Even so, Anna's heart belongs to Paul Lerner (Ian Shane), the son of the prosperous Fifth Avenue family which employs her relatives. In 1918, Anna gives birth to Paul's daughter, allowing Joseph to believe that he is the father. The secret surrounding Anna's child will lead to a daunting and frequently heartbreaking chain of events, culminating decades later in the newly formed state of Israel, where Anna's grandson Eric hopes to "find himself" -- and ends up finding more than he bargained for.
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What is Evergreen about?
Based on the novel by Belva Plain, covering a time span from 1909 to 1959. The story begins in New York's Lower East Side with the arrival of Polish-Jewish immigrant Anna (Lesley Ann Warren). At first employed as a humble seamstress, Anna is whisked into a whole new world when she becomes the wife of the enterprising Joseph Friedman (Armand Assante), who eventually becomes a wealthy Westchester contractor. Even so, Anna's heart belongs to Paul Lerner (Ian Shane), the son of the prosperous Fifth Avenue family which employs her relatives. In 1918, Anna gives birth to Paul's daughter, allowing Joseph to believe that he is the father. The secret surrounding Anna's child will lead to a daunting and frequently heartbreaking chain of events, culminating decades later in the newly formed state of Israel, where Anna's grandson Eric hopes to "find himself" -- and ends up finding more than he bargained for.
When was Evergreen released?
Evergreen was released on 24 February 1985.
How many episodes does Evergreen have?
Evergreen has 3 episodes across 1 seasons.
Cast
- Lesley Ann Warren as Anna Friedman
- Armand Assante as Joseph Friedman
- Ian McShane as Paul Lerner
- Betty Buckley as Mrs. Bradford
- Brian Dennehy as Matthew Malone
- Robert Vaughn as John Bradford
- Katherine Borowitz as Ruth
- Clare Coulter as Mary Malone
- Joan Allen as Iris Friedman
- Boyd Gaines as Chris Bradford
- Glynis Davies as Marion
- Sarah Rose as Young Iris