Ellis Island (1983)

Synopsis of Ellis Island

The seven-hour TV miniseries Ellis Island was adapted from a novel by Fred Mustard Stewart. Per its title, the film is a mosaic of subplots involving several European immigrants who passed through New York's Ellis Island before taking up residence in the Big Apple. Most of the characters are based on real people, notably the Irving Berlin-like musician played by Peter Riegert. Co-stars Faye Dunaway, Richard Burton (in his last film role) and Ann Jillian were honored with Emmy nominations. Ironically, this essentially American saga was largely filmed in London. Originally telecast November 11, 13, and 14, 1984, Ellis Island was re-edited and re-telecast in the summer of 1986, just in time for the Statue of Liberty Centennial. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Director(s):

Jerry London

Writer(s):

Christopher Newman, Chris Newman

Producer(s):

Jerry London, Nick Gillott

• 1984 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

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