Decoration Day
Synopsis
A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his Godchild (Skaggs) gets in trouble and a childhood friend (Cobbs), a black tenant farmer, refuses to belatedly accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in World War II.
Top Cast
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James Garner
Albert Sidney Finch
Judith Ivey
Terry Novis
Ruby Dee
Rowena
Bill Cobbs
Gee Pennywell
Laurence Fishburne
Michael Waring, DOD Man
Jo Anderson
Loreen Wendell
Norm Skaggs
Billy Wendell
Wallace Wilkinson
Judge Wesley
Jonathan Peck
Young Gee
Ric Reitz
Young Albert
Jeff Young Lewis
Imposter Lieutenant
Dwionne Dickerson
Fritzie
Stephen Rollins
Private Lester
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Markowitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Lenski
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Decoration Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Markowitz
Robert W. Lenski
Patrick Williams
Neil Roach
Dick Gallegly, Marian Rees
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Gallegly
Producer
Robert W. Lenski
Writer
Marian Rees
Producer
Robert Markowitz
Director
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Decoration Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Decoration Day about?
A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his Godchild (Skaggs) gets in trouble and a childhood friend (Cobbs), a black tenant farmer, refuses to belatedly accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in World War II.
Who directed Decoration Day?
Decoration Day was directed by Robert Markowitz.
Who stars in Decoration Day?
The principal cast of Decoration Day includes James Garner, Judith Ivey, Ruby Dee, Bill Cobbs, Laurence Fishburne.
When was Decoration Day released and how long is it?
Decoration Day was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Decoration Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Decoration Day was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Decoration Day?
Decoration Day holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).