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Old Man (1997)

Old Man

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1h 38m

Drama, Historical

February 9th, 1997

7.2/10

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Synopsis

One of the most frequently dramatized of all William Faulkner stories, Old Man is based on a section of Faulkner's 1939 novel The Wild Palms. Set during the cataclysmic 1927 Mississippi river flood, the story revolves around the curious relationship between prison convict J.J. Taylor (Arliss Howard) and a young, pregnant woman named Addie (Jeanne Tripplehorn). Pressed into service to rescue victims of the flood, Taylor finds Addie stuck in a tree, her husband nowhere in sight. Managing to get Addie down, Taylor finds himself cut off from the other rescuers, and thus is solely responsible for the future wellbeing of the stranded woman and her unborn child.

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Cast

Jeanne Tripplehorn
Addie Rebecca Brice
Arliss Howard
J.J. Taylor
Leo Burmester
Plump Convict
Daro Latiolais
Cajun Man
Ray McKinnon
Shanty Man with Gun
Jerry Leggio
Warden
Horace Trahan
Singer on Boat
Ritchie Montgomery
Deputy
Ed Grady
Boat Doctor
Danny Kamin
Boat Captain
Full cast & crew

Directors

John Kent Harrison
Full cast & crew

Producers

Lee Caplin
executive producer
(uncredited)
Cleve Landsberg
supervising producer
Brent Shields
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

William Faulkner
novel
Horton Foote
teleplay
Full cast & crew

Taglines

He put his faith in the mighty river to bring them home. She put her faith in him.

Keywords

based on novel
pregnancy
flood
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

February 9th, 1997 (United States of America)
February 10th, 1997 (United States of America)
February 10th, 1997 (United States of America) theatrical
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

William Faulkner's Old Man
Old Man (original title)
Le grand patron (Canada) (French title)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Alligator Bayou, Louisiana, USA
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Running Times

98 min

Sound Mixes

Stereo

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Picture Entertainment
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Distribution Companies

Alpha Media (China)
Hallmark Home Entertainment (United States of America)
Hallmark Home Entertainment (United States of America)
All Distribution Companies

Other Companies

Lightnin' Production Rentals (United States of America) (transportation equipment)

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