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A Gathering of Old Men (1987)

TV Movie  -  PG 91 min  -  Drama
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A regular day in a Louisiana sugarcane plantation changes course when a local white farmer is shot in self defense... See full summary »

Writers:

Charles Fuller (screenplay), Ernest J. Gaines (novel)
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A Gathering of Old Men -- When a group of old black men take responsibility for the killing of a white racist, whom one of their members has shot, only the young plantation owner takes responsibility to protect the group in this compelling drama of racial tension. A Gathering of Old Men -- When a group of old black men take responsibility for the killing of a white racist, whom one of their members has shot, only the young plantation owner takes responsibility to protect the group in this compelling drama of racial tension.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Louis Gossett Jr. ...
Mathu
Richard Widmark ...
Sheriff Mapes
Holly Hunter ...
Candy Marshall
Joe Seneca Joe Seneca ...
Clatoo
Will Patton ...
Lou Dimes
Woody Strode Woody Strode ...
Yank
Tiger Haynes Tiger Haynes ...
Booker
Papa John Creach Papa John Creach ...
Jacob
Julius Harris Julius Harris ...
Coot
Rosanna Carter Rosanna Carter ...
Beulah
Walter Breaux Walter Breaux ...
Charlie
Joe 'Flash' Riley Joe 'Flash' Riley ...
Jameson (as Jay 'Flash' Riley)
Danny Barker Danny Barker ...
Chimley
Howard 'Sandman' Sims Howard 'Sandman' Sims ...
Uncle Billy
P. Jay Sidney P. Jay Sidney ...
Gable
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A regular day in a Louisiana sugarcane plantation changes course when a local white farmer is shot in self defense. A group of old, black men takes a courageous step by coming forward en masse to take responsibility for the killing of a white racist, whom one of their members has shot. As the sheriff confronts the suspects, the young plantation owner stands alone in her daring defense of this group of men, provoking racial tension that makes a compelling drama. Written by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment  

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Based On Novel

Taglines:

A Lifetime of Injustice...A Moment of Vengeance.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA | West Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ein Aufstand alter Männer See more »

Filming Locations:

Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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