A Gathering of Old Men(1987)
A Gathering of Old Men Synopsis
A group of elderly Black men on a Louisiana plantation gather to claim responsibility for the murder of a violent white farmer to protect the young Black man who actually killed him.
A Gathering of Old Men (1987) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, released on May 10, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Widmark, Holly Hunter and Will Patton. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Writers:
- Charles Fuller, Ernest J. Gaines
- Producers:
- Gower Frost
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Lachman
- Production:
- Consolidated Productions, HR, Jennie & Co., CBS Productions, Neue Bioskop Film, Zenith Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
A Gathering of Old Men Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Mathu
Richard Widmark
as Sheriff Mapes
Holly Hunter
as Candy Marshall
Will Patton
as Lou Dimes
Joe Seneca
as Clatoo
Woody Strode
as Yank
Tiger Haynes
as Booker
- Papa John Creach
Papa John Creach
as Jacob
Julius Harris
as Coot
- Rosanna Carter
Rosanna Carter
as Beulah
- Walter Breaux
Walter Breaux
as Charlie
- Joe 'Flash' Riley
Joe 'Flash' Riley
as Jameson
Key crew
Directed by Volker Schlöndorff, written by Charles Fuller and Ernest J. Gaines, produced by Gower Frost.
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A Gathering of Old Men Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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A Gathering of Old Men – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Gathering of Old Men online?
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A Gathering of Old Men (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Gathering of Old Men?
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The main cast of A Gathering of Old Men (1987) includes Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Widmark, Holly Hunter, Will Patton and Joe Seneca. The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Gathering of Old Men released?
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A Gathering of Old Men was released on May 10, 1987 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is A Gathering of Old Men worth watching?
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A Gathering of Old Men (1987) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.