Convicts
“Freedom has its price.”
Synopsis
In 1902, 13-year-old Horace toils on a run-down plantation in rural Texas to buy a tombstone for the father he lost a year earlier. Soll, the crusty old Confederate who owns the plantation and depends on convict labor to keep his farm running, takes a liking to Horace. However, Soll is aging and sinking into senility, making the possibility of Horace ever getting his pay increasingly unlikely. On Christmas Eve, as Soll becomes obsessed with his own mortality, he makes a grand promise... forcing Horace to confront his fear of death and the harsh truths of a decadent society.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Masterson
- Screenplay & Story
- Horton Foote
- Original Score
- Peter Rodgers Melnick
- Original Title
- Convicts
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Masterson
Horton Foote
Peter Rodgers Melnick
Toyomichi Kurita
Jill Savitt
Jonathan D. Krane, Sterling Van Wagenen
Department Leadership Roster
Horton Foote
Writer
Peter Masterson
Director
Jill Savitt
Editor
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Toyomichi Kurita
Director of Photography
Jonathan D. Krane
Producer
Sterling Van Wagenen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Convicts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Convicts about?
In 1902, 13-year-old Horace toils on a run-down plantation in rural Texas to buy a tombstone for the father he lost a year earlier. Soll, the crusty old Confederate who owns the plantation and depends on convict labor to keep his farm running, takes a liking to Horace. However, Soll is aging and sinking into senility, making the possibility of Horace ever getting his pay increasingly unlikely. On Christmas Eve, as Soll becomes obsessed with his own mortality, he makes a grand promise... forcing Horace to confront his fear of death and the harsh truths of a decadent society.
Who directed Convicts?
Convicts was directed by Peter Masterson.
Who stars in Convicts?
The principal cast of Convicts includes Robert Duvall, Lukas Haas, James Earl Jones, Starletta DuPois, Carlin Glynn.
When was Convicts released and how long is it?
Convicts was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Convicts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Convicts was composed by Peter Rodgers Melnick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Convicts?
Convicts holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).