A Gathering of Old Men
Synopsis
A group of elderly Black men on a Louisiana plantation gather to claim responsibility for the murder of a violent white farmer to protect the young Black man who actually killed him.
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Louis Gossett Jr.
Mathu
Richard Widmark
Sheriff Mapes
Holly Hunter
Candy Marshall
Will Patton
Lou Dimes
Joe Seneca
Clatoo
Woody Strode
Yank
Tiger Haynes
Booker
Papa John Creach
Jacob
Julius Harris
Coot
Rosanna Carter
Beulah
Walter Breaux
Charlie
Joe 'Flash' Riley
Jameson
Danny Barker
Chimley
Sandman Sims
Uncle Billy
P. Jay Sidney
Gable
Arthur Shilling
Griffin
Lenore Banks
Miss Merle
Al Shannon
Luke Will
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Fuller
- Original Score
- Ron Carter
- Original Title
- A Gathering of Old Men
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Consolidated Productions, HR, Jennie & Co., CBS Productions, Neue Bioskop Film, Zenith Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
Charles Fuller, Ernest J. Gaines
Ron Carter
Edward Lachman
Nancy Baker, Craig McKay
Gower Frost, Michael Deeley
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Charles Fuller
Screenplay
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Gower Frost
Producer
Nancy Baker
Editor
Craig McKay
Editor
Thomas A. Walsh
Production Design
Susan Gammie
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Gathering of Old Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Gathering of Old Men about?
A group of elderly Black men on a Louisiana plantation gather to claim responsibility for the murder of a violent white farmer to protect the young Black man who actually killed him.
Who directed A Gathering of Old Men?
A Gathering of Old Men was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in A Gathering of Old Men?
The principal cast of A Gathering of Old Men includes Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Widmark, Holly Hunter, Will Patton, Joe Seneca.
When was A Gathering of Old Men released and how long is it?
A Gathering of Old Men was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Gathering of Old Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Gathering of Old Men was composed by Ron Carter.
Is A Gathering of Old Men based on a book or true story?
A Gathering of Old Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest J. Gaines".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Gathering of Old Men?
A Gathering of Old Men holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).