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A Gathering of Old Men

10th May 1987
1h 31m
Volker Schlöndorff
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A Gathering of Old Men is a Drama film released on 10th May 1987; Volker Schlöndorff directed the film which stars Holly Hunter, Will Patton, and Louis Gossett Jr..

Plot

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.

Genres & Themes

Cast (29)

Holly Hunter's profile
Holly Hunter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Will Patton's profile
Will Patton
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Louis Gossett Jr.'s profile
Louis Gossett Jr.
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Carol Sutton's profile
Carol Sutton
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Woody Strode's profile
Woody Strode
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 72
Richard Widmark's profile
Richard Widmark
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 72
Julius Harris's profile
Julius Harris
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 63
Joe Seneca's profile
Joe Seneca
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 67
Adam Storke's profile
Adam Storke
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Tiger Haynes's profile
Tiger Haynes
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 72
Lenore Banks's profile
Lenore Banks
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Stocker Fontelieu's profile
Stocker Fontelieu
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 63
Dave Petitjean
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Rosanna Carter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 68

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A Gathering of Old Men FAQ

When was A Gathering of Old Men released?

A Gathering of Old Men was released 38 years ago, on Sunday May 10th, 1987.

Is A Gathering of Old Men on Netflix?

No, A Gathering of Old Men is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is A Gathering of Old Men on Amazon Prime?

No, A Gathering of Old Men is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is A Gathering of Old Men on Disney Plus?

No, A Gathering of Old Men is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

A Gathering of Old Men Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

7% 20-29
3% 30-39
14% 50-59
14% 60-69
10% 70-79
52% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

24% Female
76% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown