A Gathering of Old Men
by Volker Schl??ndorff
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Actor: Louis Gossett Jr.; Holly Hunter; Richard WidmarkDirector: Volker Schl??ndorff
Brand: ECHO BRIDGE HOME ENT.
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 94 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-07-15
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Product features:
- GATHERING OF OLD MEN (DVD MOVIE)
DVD Reviews of A Gathering of Old Men
DVD Review: Definitely Low Budget; Almost True to the Book
Summary: 4 Stars
While the film version was definitely a low budget movie, I am happy to note that it was almost accurate to the book. Unfortunately, I was looking forward to certain character's qualities (like Uncle Billie's consistent shaking) which was missing throughout the movie. Additionally, there is an alternate ending which is extremely different from the film. The director's creative impression of the book which was translated into film format is extraordinarily different and portrays a more solemn view whereas the story depicted the humor of the situation.
All in all, however, I very much enjoyed seeing the characters come to life; particularly Lou Dimes since I could not begin to enjoy his character in the actual story. Assuming you've read this book already, I would recommend the film version in order to see your own favorite character displayed. Be warned that the director implemented their own impression of the film, so if you are trying to watch this in order to write a fake book report-you will be wrong for the majority of the essay.
DVD Review: A Reminder of How Far We've Come...
Summary: 5 Stars
A Gathering of Old Men is magnificent on many levels. To start with it has an all STAR cast. While you may not have heard of many of the senior Black actors in this movie, make no mistake about it, they all have a long film career. This movie is a must have if you are to have a complete film library of really great films. It depicts a time in American history that should never be forgotten, a transitional time that happened out of site of many, but was important to all. The civil rights era changed many things, but it was the spiritual change that was most significant. A Gathering of Old Men is a tribute to that change in some of the last hold outs of a dark time in American history.DVD Review: Great Movie-Great Price
Summary: 5 Stars
This is another movie I had never heard of, but it was thoroughly enjpyable. Goof cast, good story.DVD Review: On A Gathering of Old Men
Summary: 4 Stars
Ernest Gaines is a writer who just happens to tell a very good story. Subsequently, his output is interesting, educational, historic, and witty at the same time. If one wants a historic look at race relations during the period of "Modern Slavery", then this is the book to read. This book basically tells of one Black Tenant Farmer who has reached his breaking point and refuses to be beaten by the White property owner as a matter of course. It shows that Blacks can come together for a common cause and against a common enemy. It also tells of the interrelationship of Blacks and Whites with some Whites maintaining a superior position through intimidation and unpunished violence, while another side maintains that position through care and compassion, much as the "good" mistress took care of "her people" during the period of sanctioned slavery. This, as all of Gaines' works is very good reading.DVD Review: Book vs. Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoyed the book but as usual the movie cannot capture the feelings and thoughts of the characters. Otherwise the movie was fair.
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