A Gathering of Old Men (1987)

Name: A Gathering of Old Men
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1987
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Widmark, Holly Hunter, Will Patton, Joe Seneca

1h 31m Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

Drama TV Movie

Plot

A seemingly ordinary day at a Louisiana sugarcane plantation turns tumultuous when a local white farmer is killed in self-defense. In a bold move, a group of elderly Black men unites to claim responsibility for the death of a notorious racist, shot by one of their own. As the sheriff interrogates the suspects, the young plantation owner fiercely stands up for the men, igniting a powerful racial conflict. This gripping drama explores themes of courage and justice against a backdrop of deep-seated prejudice, showcasing the strength found in community solidarity.

Cast

Louis Gossett Jr. Richard Widmark Holly Hunter Will Patton Joe Seneca Woody Strode Tiger Haynes Papa John Creach Julius Harris Rosanna Carter Walter Breaux Joe 'Flash' Riley Danny Barker Sandman Sims P. Jay Sidney

A Gathering of Old Men (1987)

Plot

Cast

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