A Gathering of Old Men (film)

A Gathering of Old Men
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GenreDrama
Written byErnest J. Gaines
Charles Fuller
Directed byVolker Schlöndorff
Starring
Music byRon Carter
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerMichael Deeley
ProducersGower Frost
Hans Prescher
Production locationThibodaux, Louisiana
CinematographyEdward Lachman
EditorsNancy Baker
Craig McKay
Running time91 minutes
Production companiesCBS
Bioskop Film
Consolidated Productions
Hessischer Rundfunk
Jennie & Co.
Zenith Entertainment
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseMay 10, 1987 (1987-05-10)
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A Gathering of Old Men is a 1987 American-German television drama film directed by Volker Schlöndorff and based on the novel of the same name. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.[1] The film was released as television film in the US.[2] For his performance actor Louis Gossett Jr. was nominated at the Emmy Awards for "Outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or a special".[3]

  1. ^ "Festival de Cannes: A Gathering of Old Men". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved July 20, 2009.
  2. ^ O'Connor, John J. (May 10, 1987). ""Old men" is memorable TV drame". The South Bend Tribune. pp. C9.
  3. ^ "Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie Nominees / Winners 1987". Television Academy. Retrieved December 19, 2022.