A Gathering of Old Men
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.
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A Gathering of Old Men
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 10, 1987
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
User Score
60%
Original Title
A Gathering of Old Men
Production Companies
Consolidated Productions, HR, Jennie & Co., CBS Productions, Neue Bioskop Film, Zenith Entertainment
Director
Volker Schlöndorff
Description
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.
