Old Man
“He put his faith in the mighty river to bring them home. She put her faith in him.”
Synopsis
A prisoner set on serving his time gets recruited to save a pregnant woman trapped in a tree during the Great Flood of 1927. A massive storm drives them farther from their destination and they soon must decide to go off on their own or find their way home.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Kent Harrison
- Screenplay & Story
- Horton Foote, William Faulkner
- Original Score
- Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- Old Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Kent Harrison
Horton Foote, William Faulkner
Lawrence Shragge
Kees Van Oostrum
Jim Oliver
Richard Welsh, Brent Shields, Lee Caplin
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Oliver
Editor
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Brent Shields
Producer
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Kees Van Oostrum
Director of Photography
John Kent Harrison
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Old Man about?
A prisoner set on serving his time gets recruited to save a pregnant woman trapped in a tree during the Great Flood of 1927. A massive storm drives them farther from their destination and they soon must decide to go off on their own or find their way home.
Who directed Old Man?
Old Man was directed by John Kent Harrison.
Who stars in Old Man?
The principal cast of Old Man includes Jeanne Tripplehorn, Arliss Howard, Leo Burmester, Daro Latiolais, Ray McKinnon.
When was Old Man released and how long is it?
Old Man was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Old Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Old Man was composed by Lawrence Shragge.
Is Old Man based on a book or true story?
Old Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Faulkner".