Decoration Day

– A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin hi..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1990
Decoration Day (1990)

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.

Release Date:

02 Dec 1990

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Robert Markowitz

Writer:

John William Corrington (novel), Robert W. Lenski

Main Actors:

James Garner, Judith Ivey, Ruby Dee, Bill Cobbs

Plot:

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 the Medal of Honor for bravery in World War II.

Awards:

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 6 nominations.

Production:

Republic Pictures Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10