A Gathering of Old Men

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Louis Gossett Jr.

Mathu

Richard Widmark

Sheriff Mapes

Holly Hunter

Candy Marshall

Will Patton

Lou Dimes

Joe Seneca

Clatoo