Resting Place
“Military honors knows no color”
Synopsis
A television movie set in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972. Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives in this sleepy little town with the body of Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, a Vietnam war hero. It's Laird's job to help Johnson's parents bury their son. But since the dead hero was black, his parents are turned away by the white racists who maintain the town's "all-white" cemetery.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-26
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Korty
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Halsey Davis
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- Resting Place
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Marian Rees Associates, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Korty
Walter Halsey Davis
Paul Chihara
William Wages
Robert Huddleston
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Huddleston
Producer
John Korty
Director
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
William Wages
Director of Photography
Walter Halsey Davis
Writer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resting Place
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What is Resting Place about?
A television movie set in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972. Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives in this sleepy little town with the body of Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, a Vietnam war hero. It's Laird's job to help Johnson's parents bury their son. But since the dead hero was black, his parents are turned away by the white racists who maintain the town's "all-white" cemetery.
Who directed Resting Place?
Resting Place was directed by John Korty.
Who stars in Resting Place?
The principal cast of Resting Place includes John Lithgow, Morgan Freeman, CCH Pounder, Frances Sternhagen, Richard Brooks.
When was Resting Place released and how long is it?
Resting Place was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Resting Place?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Resting Place was composed by Paul Chihara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Resting Place?
Resting Place holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).