A Gathering of Old Men (1987): Cast
A Gathering of Old Men is a 1987 drama directed by Volker Schlöndorff, starring Louis Gossett Jr. as Mathu, Woody Strode and Will Patton. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Consolidated Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Gathering of Old Men About?
The premise of A Gathering of Old Men without spoilers.
On a Louisiana sugarcane plantation, an ordinary day shatters when a white farmer is shot in self‑defense. A group of elderly Black men step forward together to claim responsibility for killing a white racist. As the sheriff confronts them, the young plantation owner stands alone, defiantly defending them and sparking racial tension that drives film.
A Gathering of Old Men Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- old man
- old men
- old age
- american south
- plantation
- louisiana
- racist
- sheriff
- racial tension
- killing in self defense
- racism
- shotgun
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- cajun
- based on novel
A Gathering of Old Men Cast & Characters
Louis Gossett Jr. leads the cast as Mathu, with Woody Strode as Yank and Will Patton as Lou Dimes. Directed by Volker Schlöndorff; 29 actors are credited in all.
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Director Volker Schlöndorff
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Louis Gossett Jr. as Mathu -
Woody Strode as Yank -
Will Patton as Lou Dimes -
Holly Hunter as Candy Marshall
Also Starring in A Gathering of Old Men
· 25 more- Julius Harris Coot
- Carol Sutton Janey
- Adam Storke Gil
- Richard Widmark Sheriff Mapes
- Joe Seneca Clatoo
- Stocker Fontelieu Fix
- Tiger Haynes Booker
- Al Shannon Luke Will
- Eliott Keener Herman
- Lenore Banks Miss Merle
- Rosanna Carter Beulah
- Walter Breaux Charlie
- Papa John Creach Jacob
- Danny Barker Chimley
- Sandman Sims Uncle Billy
- P. Jay Sidney Gable
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- Dave Petitjean Deputy Russell
- Richard Whaley Beau
- Pat Perkins Aunt Glo
- Joe 'Flash' Riley Jameson
- Arthur Shilling Griffin
- Lucille McKay Bea Marshall
- Jerome Reddick Snookum
- Dwayne Jones Leroy
- James Michael Bailey Alcee
More from Volker Schlöndorff
More films directed by Volker Schlöndorff, best-rated first: Strike, Diplomacy, The Tin Drum and The Ninth Day.
Cars in A Gathering of Old Men
9 cars on screen, including the 1975 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1977 Chevrolet Impala.
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1975 Chevrolet Camaro Important role -
1977 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1972 Dodge D-100 Important role -
International Harvester Farmall 560 Hi-Clear Important role
A Gathering of Old Men Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Viejos recuerdos de Luisiana” and “Ein Aufstand alter Männer”.
- Also known as
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- Viejos recuerdos de Luisiana
- Ein Aufstand alter Männer
- Tutti colpevoli
- Colère en Louisiane
- Louisiana
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A Gathering of Old Men FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Gathering of Old Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Gathering of Old Men?
A Gathering of Old Men runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was A Gathering of Old Men released?
A Gathering of Old Men was released on May 10, 1987.
Who directed A Gathering of Old Men?
A Gathering of Old Men was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
More films by Volker Schlöndorff Who is in the cast of A Gathering of Old Men?
A Gathering of Old Men stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Mathu, Woody Strode as Yank and Will Patton as Lou Dimes, among 29 credited actors.
Does A Gathering of Old Men have a post-credit scene?
No. A Gathering of Old Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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