Decoration Day
Originally released in 1990. Decoration Day is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Robert Markowitz.
Starring James Garner, Judith Ivey, and Ruby Dee
Synopsis
A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his Godchild (Skaggs) gets in trouble and a childhood friend (Cobbs), a black tenant farmer, refuses to belatedly accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in World War II.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Garner
as Albert Sidney Finch
Judith Ivey
as Terry Novis
Ruby Dee
as Rowena
Bill Cobbs
as Gee Pennywell
Laurence Fishburne
as Michael Waring, DOD Man
Jo Anderson
as Loreen Wendell
Norm Skaggs
as Billy Wendell
Wallace Wilkinson
as Judge Wesley
Jonathan Peck
as Young Gee
Ric Reitz
as Young Albert
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decoration Day about?
A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his Godchild (Skaggs) gets in trouble and a childhood friend (Cobbs), a black te...
Who directed Decoration Day?
Decoration Day was directed by Robert Markowitz.
How long is Decoration Day?
Decoration Day has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Decoration Day released?
Decoration Day was released on December 2, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Decoration Day?
The main cast of Decoration Day includes James Garner, Judith Ivey, Ruby Dee, Bill Cobbs, Laurence Fishburne.