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Empire - (1984) season 1

Affable Ben Christian joins the corporate ranks at Empire Industries, promoted by despotic chairman Calvin Cromwell. The rest of the team consists of immoral counsel Tom, zealous Edward and bungler Jack.

Top Cast

  • Richard Masur

    Richard Masur

    Jack Willow

  • Dennis Dugan

    Dennis Dugan

    Ben Christian

  • Maureen Arthur

    Maureen Arthur

    Peg

  • Patrick Macnee

    Patrick Macnee

    Calvin Cromwell

  • Howard Platt

    Howard Platt

    Roger Martinson

  • Caren Kaye

    Caren Kaye

    Meredith

  • Edward Winter

    Edward Winter

    T. Howard Daniels

  • Dick O'Neill

    Dick O'Neill

    Arthur Broderick

  • Christine Belford

    Christine Belford

    Jackie Willow

Overview

Affable Ben Christian joins the corporate ranks at Empire Industries, promoted by despotic chairman Calvin Cromwell. The rest of the team consists of immoral counsel Tom, zealous Edward and bungler Jack.

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