Timepiece
Synopsis
Set in the 1940's, James Earl Jones as an an old clockmaker faces racism and is tried for murder when the racist is killed. However, Kevin Kilner comes forward and claims to have commmitted the crime in self defense. All the while, Kilner's family life is in disarray with various crises including his daughter catching meningitis.
Top Cast
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Naomi Watts
Mary Chandler
Kevin Kilner
David Parkin
James Earl Jones
Lawrence
Ellen Burstyn
Maud Gannon
Mercedes Kastner
Andrea Parkin
Richard Thomas
Richard Evans
Jonathan Tabler
Barker
Mary Lucy Bivins
Hadley Eure
Barbara
Richard Fullerton
Officer Brooks
Lily Gibson
Lily Nicksay
Michael Goodwin
Father Mike
Jeremiah J Gorman
Juror
Patricia Gorman
Courtroom Observer
Jon Huffman
J. Michael Hunter
George
David F. Maxwell
Dancer
Charles McLawhorn
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Cole
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Paul Evans, Richard Fielder
- Original Score
- Eric Colvin
- Original Title
- Timepiece
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Signboard Hill Productions, The Polson Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Cole
Richard Paul Evans, Richard Fielder
Eric Colvin
John Newby
Janet Bartels-Vandagriff
Erica Fox, Beth Polson, Richard Welsh, Brent Shields
Department Leadership Roster
Erica Fox
Producer
Marcus Cole
Director
Eric Colvin
Original Music Composer
Richard Fielder
Writer
John Newby
Director of Photography
Cynthia Bergstrom
Costume Design
Janet Bartels-Vandagriff
Editor
Michael Paul Clausen
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Timepiece
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Timepiece about?
Set in the 1940's, James Earl Jones as an an old clockmaker faces racism and is tried for murder when the racist is killed. However, Kevin Kilner comes forward and claims to have commmitted the crime in self defense. All the while, Kilner's family life is in disarray with various crises including his daughter catching meningitis.
Who directed Timepiece?
Timepiece was directed by Marcus Cole.
Who stars in Timepiece?
The principal cast of Timepiece includes Naomi Watts, Kevin Kilner, James Earl Jones, Ellen Burstyn, Mercedes Kastner.
When was Timepiece released and how long is it?
Timepiece was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Timepiece?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Timepiece was composed by Eric Colvin.
Is Timepiece based on a book or true story?
Timepiece is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Paul Evans".