MOVIEmeter
SEE RANK
Up 1,825 this week

Decoration Day (TV 1990)

TV Movie  -   -  Drama  -  2 December 1990 (USA)
7.1
Your rating:
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -/10 X  
Ratings: 7.1/10 from 212 users  
Reviews: 8 user | 2 critic

A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his Godchild (Skaggs) gets in trouble and a childhood friend (Cobbs), a ... See full summary »

Director:

0Check in
0Share...

Related News

Memorial Music
| www.culturecatch.com
Memorial Music
| www.culturecatch.com

User Lists

Related lists from IMDb users

a list of 1623 titles created 4 months ago
 
a list of 54 titles created 12 Sep 2011
 
a list of 1216 titles created 28 Mar 2011
 
a list of 727 titles created 24 May 2011
 
a list of 1290 titles created 13 Jul 2011
 

Connect with IMDb


Share this Rating

Title: Decoration Day (TV 1990)

Decoration Day (TV 1990) on IMDb 7.1/10

Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Decoration Day.
Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 6 nominations. See more awards »
Edit

Cast

Credited cast:
...
Albert Sidney Finch
...
Terry Novis
...
Rowena, Finch's Housekeeper
...
Gee Pennywell
...
...
Loreen Wendell
...
Billy Wendell
Wallace Wilkinson ...
Judge Wesley
Jonathan Peck ...
Young Gee
...
Young Albert
Jeff Young Lewis ...
Imposter Lieutenant
Tracy Perry ...
Tracy Wendell
Dwionne Dickerson ...
Fritzie, Gee's Granddaugher
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Stephen Rollins ...
Private Lester
Edit

Storyline

A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his Godchild (Skaggs) gets in trouble and a childhood friend (Cobbs), a black tenant farmer, refuses to belatedly accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in World War II. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Genres:

Drama

Certificate:

PG | See all certifications »
Edit

Details

Country:

Language:

Release Date:

2 December 1990 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: Decoration Day (#40.1)  »

Company Credits

Show detailed on  »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Color:

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
See  »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

Albert Sidney Finch got the Purple Heart for being shot in the back in France in World War II; James Garner received the Purple Heart for being shot in the butt during the Korean War. See more »

Connections

Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

 
A memorable movie
18 January 2005 | by (Texas) – See all my reviews

The cast and the setting of this movie was enough for me. When you add the plot and sub-stories it turns into an extremely well made and thought out movie. I enjoyed every minute and can't express in words the magnificent job the cast did. I really enjoyed the interaction between Rowena and Judge Finch. You could tell from the beginning there was quite a past between the two. I can't find any fault in Decoration Day. It's amazing how with the correct script and cast, that violence, profanity, and sex would seem out of place. The sub-plots were sufficient to keep the viewer guessing and the story of Billy and Loreen fit in perfectly. I would encourage everyone to see this to see what a real story and great actors can do when they are combined


5 of 5 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you?

Message Boards

Discuss Decoration Day (1990) on the IMDb message boards »

Contribute to This Page

Create a character page for:
?