A Gathering of Old Men (1987)
Drama
TV Movie
A regular day in a Louisiana sugarcane plantation changes course when a local white farmer is shot in self defense. A group of old, black men takes a courageous step by coming forward en masse to take responsibility for the killing of a white racist, whom one of their members has shot. As the sheriff confronts the suspects, the young plantation owner stands alone in her daring defense of this group of men, provoking racial tension that makes a compelling drama.
Cast
Mathu
Sheriff Mapes
Charlie
Jameson
Chimley
Uncle Billy
Gable
Griffin
Miss Merle
Luke Will
Beau
Candy Marshall
Bea Marshall
Herman
Janey
Aunt Glo
Snookum
Deputy Russell
Leroy
Alcee
Gil
Lou Dimes
Clatoo
Yank
Booker
Jacob
Coot
Beulah
Crew
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