Convicts(1991)
Freedom has its price.
Convicts Synopsis
In 1902, 13-year-old Horace toils on a run-down plantation in rural Texas to buy a tombstone for the father he lost a year earlier. Soll, the crusty old Confederate who owns the plantation and depends on convict labor to keep his farm running, takes a liking to Horace. However, Soll is aging and sinking into senility, making the possibility of Horace ever getting his pay increasingly unlikely. On Christmas Eve, as Soll becomes obsessed with his own mortality, he makes a grand promise... forcing Horace to confront his fear of death and the harsh truths of a decadent society.
Convicts (1991) is a drama film directed by Peter Masterson, released on January 1, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Robert Duvall, Lukas Haas, James Earl Jones and Starletta DuPois. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Masterson
- Writers:
- Horton Foote
- Producers:
- Jonathan D. Krane, Sterling Van Wagenen
- Cinematographer:
- Toyomichi Kurita
- Status:
- Released
Convicts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Duvall
as Soll Gautier
Lukas Haas
as Horace Robedaux
James Earl Jones
as Ben Johnson
Starletta DuPois
as Martha Johnson
Carlin Glynn
as Asa
Calvin Levels
as Leroy
Gary Swanson
as Billy
Key crew
Directed by Peter Masterson, written by Horton Foote, produced by Jonathan D. Krane and Sterling Van Wagenen.
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Convicts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 21 ratings.
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Convicts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Convicts online?
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Convicts (1991) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Convicts?
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The main cast of Convicts (1991) includes Robert Duvall, Lukas Haas, James Earl Jones, Starletta DuPois and Carlin Glynn. The film was directed by Peter Masterson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Convicts released?
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Convicts was released on January 1, 1991 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Convicts worth watching?
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Convicts (1991) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.