The Astors: High Society
“Their name is synonymous with wealth and glamour. Their saga is marked by five generations of tragedy, family feuds and philanthropy.”
Synopsis
The very name conjures up images of the good life black tie affairs and high society balls. Yet their long saga proves that money is no guarantee of happiness or stability. John Jacob Astor built an empire by parlaying a job in the fur business into a real estate empire so vast he became the richest man in the world. Follow the fortunes of five generations of Astors in this special BIOGRAPHY. From John's son William, who doubled the family fortune and earned the nickname "the landlord of New York," to the astounding charitable contributions of the Astor Foundation, the incredible story of the famed family comes to life through interviews with family members, archival footage and period accounts. Trace the feud and reconciliation that led to the creation of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, and find out how the Titanic disaster forever transformed the Astors and their reputation.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- The Astors: High Society
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- History
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Astors: High Society.
Similar Titles to The Astors: High Society
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.3
7.7
7.4
9.2
6.0
6.3
6.0
8.5
9.0
4.0
6.7Anime
5.0
More Like The Astors: High Society
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Astors: High Society
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Astors: High Society about?
The very name conjures up images of the good life black tie affairs and high society balls. Yet their long saga proves that money is no guarantee of happiness or stability. John Jacob Astor built an empire by parlaying a job in the fur business into a real estate empire so vast he became the richest man in the world. Follow the fortunes of five generations of Astors in this special BIOGRAPHY. From John's son William, who doubled the family fortune and earned the nickname "the landlord of New York," to the astounding charitable contributions of the Astor Foundation, the incredible story of the famed family comes to life through interviews with family members, archival footage and period accounts. Trace the feud and reconciliation that led to the creation of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, and find out how the Titanic disaster forever transformed the Astors and their reputation.
Who directed The Astors: High Society?
The Astors: High Society was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Astors: High Society?
The principal cast of The Astors: High Society includes John Jacob Astor IV, Brooke Astor, Nancy Astor, Winston Churchill, Brendan Gill.
When was The Astors: High Society released and how long is it?
The Astors: High Society was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Astors: High Society?
The Astors: High Society holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).