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Timepiece (1996): Cast

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Timepiece is a 1996 drama directed by Marcus Cole, starring James Earl Jones as Lawrence, Kevin Kilner and Ellen Burstyn. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Timepiece (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Marcus Cole
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Timepiece About?

The premise of Timepiece without spoilers.

In the 1940s, an aging clockmaker played by James Earl Jones confronts racism and is tried for murdering the racist who killed him. Meanwhile, Kevin Kilner steps forward, claiming self‑defense. As the courtroom drama unfolds, Kilner’s family life falls apart, plagued by crises such as his daughter’s meningitis.

Timepiece Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • self defense
  • racist
  • racism
  • murder
  • meningitis
  • daughter
  • clockmaker
  • christmas
  • redemption
  • race relations
  • prequel
  • parent child relationship
+6 more
  • loyalty
  • husband wife relationship
  • family relationships
  • faith
  • businessman
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Timepiece Cast & Characters

James Earl Jones leads the cast as Lawrence, with Kevin Kilner as David Parkin and Ellen Burstyn as Maud Gannon. Directed by Marcus Cole; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Timepiece

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From the director

More from Marcus Cole

More films directed by Marcus Cole: Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues, Yesterday’s Children, A Song from the Heart and Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

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Cars

Cars in Timepiece

13 cars on screen, including the 1941 Chevrolet and the 1946 Chrysler.

All 13 cars
  • 1941 Chevrolet in Timepiece 1941 Chevrolet Minor role
  • 1946 Chrysler in Timepiece 1946 Chrysler Minor role
  • 1937 Dodge unknown in Timepiece 1937 Dodge unknown Minor role
  • 1939 Mercury in Timepiece 1939 Mercury Minor role
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Timepiece Also Known As

Also known as “O Relógio”.

Also known as
  • O Relógio

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FAQ

Timepiece FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Timepiece, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Timepiece?

Timepiece runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Timepiece released?

Timepiece was released on December 22, 1996.

Who directed Timepiece?

Timepiece was directed by Marcus Cole.

More films by Marcus Cole

Who is in the cast of Timepiece?

Timepiece stars James Earl Jones as Lawrence, Kevin Kilner as David Parkin and Ellen Burstyn as Maud Gannon, among 21 credited actors.

Does Timepiece have a post-credit scene?

No. Timepiece has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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