A Gathering of Old Men (1987)
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- PG
- 1h 31min
- Drama
- 10 May 1987 (USA)
- TV Movie
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...
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| Louis Gossett Jr. | ... |
Mathu
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| Richard Widmark | ... |
Sheriff Mapes
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| Holly Hunter | ... |
Candy Marshall
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| Joe Seneca | ... |
Clatoo
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| Will Patton | ... |
Lou Dimes
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| Woody Strode | ... |
Yank
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Tiger Haynes | ... |
Booker
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Papa John Creach | ... |
Jacob
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| Julius Harris | ... |
Coot
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Rosanna Carter | ... |
Beulah
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Walter Breaux | ... |
Charlie
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Joe 'Flash' Riley | ... |
Jameson
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Danny Barker | ... |
Chimley
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Howard 'Sandman' Sims | ... |
Uncle Billy
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P. Jay Sidney | ... |
Gable
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Arthur Shilling | ... |
Griffin
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| Lenore Banks | ... |
Miss Merle
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| Al Shannon | ... |
Luke Will
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Stocker Fontelieu | ... |
Fix Boutan
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Richard Whaley | ... |
Beau Boutan
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Lucille McKay | ... |
Bea Marshall
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Eliott Keener | ... |
Herman
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Carol Sutton | ... |
Janey
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Pat Pierre Perkins | ... |
Aunt Glo
(as Pat Perkins)
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Jerome Reddick | ... |
Snookum
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Dave Petitjean | ... |
Deputy Russell
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Dwayne Jones | ... |
Leroy
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James Michael Bailey | ... |
Alcee
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Robert Earl Willis | ... |
Sharp
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Buddy St. Amant | ... |
Tee-Jack
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Michael Audley | ... |
Jack Marshall
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Randy Cheramie | ... |
Jean
(as Randy Charamie)
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Paul Landry | ... |
Auguste
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Rick Duet | ... |
Claude
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Michael Johnson | ... |
Sully
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Michael Thomas | ... |
Cal
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Rosetta Wiggs | ... |
Corrine
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Catundra Reese | ... |
Minnie
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Eliska Thomas | ... |
Sally
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Rod Masterson | ... |
Coach
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Cindy Taylor | ... |
Cajun Girl
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Henry Willis | ... |
Man at Glo's
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Mysti Adams | ... |
Granddaughter (uncredited)
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Bernadette F. Dugas | ... |
Female on Phone (uncredited)
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| Adam Storke | ... |
Gil (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Volker Schlöndorff | ... | (as Volker Schlondorff) |
Written by
| Charles Fuller | ... | (screenplay) |
| Ernest J. Gaines | ... | (novel "A Gathering of Old Men") |
Produced by
| James Bigwood | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Deeley | ... | executive producer |
| Gower Frost | ... | producer |
| Eberhard Junkersdorf | ... | co-producer (uncredited) |
| Hans Prescher | ... | producer: HR (uncredited) |
Music by
| Ron Carter | ||
Cinematography by
| Edward Lachman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Nancy Baker | ||
| Craig McKay | ||
Editorial Department
| Suzy Elmiger | ... | assistant editor (as Susan Elmiger) |
| Fred Koevary | ... | negative cutter |
| Alisa Lepselter | ... | apprentice editor |
| Jimmy McDonough | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Pat Golden | ||
Production Design by
| Thomas A. Walsh | ||
Art Direction by
| Jay Klein | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jan Pascale | ||
Costume Design by
| Susan Gammie | ||
Makeup Department
| Gigi Coker | ... | makeup supervisor (as Gi Gi Coker) |
| Ted Long | ... | hair stylist |
| Regina Rutherford | ... | makeup assistant |
Production Management
| Robert Graves | ... | unit manager |
| Preston L. Holmes | ... | unit production manager (as Preston Holmes) |
| Fred Styles | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Paula Brody | ... | second assistant director |
| Dwight Williams | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Brian Cowden | ... | props assistant |
| Anita Dallas | ... | prop supervisor |
| Roger Knight | ... | carpenter |
| Steve Roll | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Neelon Crawford | ... | sound mixer (as Neelan Crawford) |
| Jay Dranch | ... | sound editor |
| Eleanor Goldstein | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Laredo Heddens | ... | boom operator |
| Mary Hickey | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Al Nahmias | ... | supervising sound editor |
| William Schneiberg | ... | boom operator |
| Dick Vorisek | ... | recording supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Apicella | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bill Benware | ... | best boy grip (as William Benware) |
| Mitch Dubin | ... | camera operator |
| Matthew Johnston | ... | first assistant camera (as Matt Johnston) |
| Craig Nelson | ... | gaffer |
| J.L. Parker | ... | generator operator |
| Michael Trim | ... | best boy |
| Tony Whitman | ... | key grip |
| Bob Greene | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Lorna Barrios | ... | extras casting |
| Jaki Brown | ... | casting: West Coast |
| Wilma Francis | ... | casting: New Orleans |
| Red Johnson | ... | extras casting |
| Rick Landry | ... | casting: New Orleans |
| Toni Livingston | ... | casting: West Coast |
| John McCabe | ... | casting assistant |
| Dale Rogers | ... | extras casting |
| Bernadette F. Dugas | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lynda Foote | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Fred Styles | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ron Carter | ... | music performer |
| Papa John Creach | ... | composer: additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mamie Mitchell | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Melvin Ballard | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Sherry Baumgart | ... | post-production auditor |
| Harry Caldwell | ... | production coordinator |
| Michael Donner | ... | production auditor |
| Randy Fletcher | ... | key production assistant |
| Sabrina Gray | ... | runner: New York |
| Linda Heywood | ... | assistant to producer (as Linda M. Heywood) |
| Frederick Meyer | ... | titles |
| Tom Miller | ... | unit publicist |
| Heather White | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
Production Companies
- Bioskop Film
- CBS
- Consolidated Productions
- Hessischer Rundfunk (HR)
- Jennie & Co.
- Zenith Entertainment
Distributors
- CBS (1987) (United States) (tv)
- Filmverlag der Autoren (1987) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Cannon Nova Film (1988) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- Spentzos Film Home Video (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- Vidmark Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Arthaus (2016) (Germany) (DVD) (Best of Volker Schlöndorff)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Completion Bond Company (completion guarantee supplied by)
- DuArt Film and Video (processing)
- Film Commission of the State of Louisiana (the producers wish to thank: for their assistance in the production of this film)
- Louisiana State University (the producers wish to thank: for their assistance in the production of this film)
- Nicholls State University (the producers wish to thank: for their assistance in the production of this film)
- Select Effects (opticals)
- The People of Thibodaux, Louisiana (the producers wish to thank: for their assistance in the production of this film)
- Trans Audio (post-production facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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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| Taglines | A Lifetime of Injustice...A Moment of Vengeance. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Louis Gossett, Jr. saw ghosts while filming this at the hotel the cast stayed in. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1987). See more » |