Old Man (1997): Cast
Old Man is a 1997 historical drama directed by John Kent Harrison, starring Arliss Howard as J.J. Taylor, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Leo Burmester. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- John Kent Harrison
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Old Man About?
The premise of Old Man without spoilers.
A convict serving his sentence is recruited to rescue a pregnant woman stranded in a tree during the Great Flood of 1927. He places his trust in the raging river to bring them home, while she trusts him. A fierce storm pushes them farther from safety, forcing them to decide whether to strike out on their own or find a way back.
Old Man Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- louisiana
- pregnancy
- based on short story
- bayou
- flood
- convict
- swamp
- based on novel
Old Man Cast & Characters
Arliss Howard leads the cast as J.J. Taylor, with Jeanne Tripplehorn as Addie Rebecca Brice and Leo Burmester as Plump Convict. Directed by John Kent Harrison; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Kent Harrison
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Arliss Howard as J.J. Taylor -
Jeanne Tripplehorn as Addie Rebecca Brice - Leo Burmester as Plump Convict
- Ray McKinnon as Shanty Man with Gun
Also Starring in Old Man
· 3 more- Jerry Leggio Warden
- Daro Latiolais Cajun Man
- Horace Trahan Singer on Boat
More from John Kent Harrison
More films directed by John Kent Harrison: Anne of Green Gables: Fire & Dew, Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars, Anne of Green Gables and Change of Plans.
Old Man Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “William Faulkner's Old Man” and “El viejo”.
- Also known as
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- William Faulkner's Old Man
- El viejo
- 노인
- 老人河
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Old Man, A Gathering of Old Men and Deliverance.
Old Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Old Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Old Man?
Old Man runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Old Man released?
Old Man was released on February 10, 1997.
Who directed Old Man?
Old Man was directed by John Kent Harrison.
More films by John Kent Harrison Who is in the cast of Old Man?
Old Man stars Arliss Howard as J.J. Taylor, Jeanne Tripplehorn as Addie Rebecca Brice and Leo Burmester as Plump Convict, among 7 credited actors.
Does Old Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Old Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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