Resting Place
"Military honors knows no color"
Originally released in 1986. Resting Place is a drama film. directed by John Korty.
Starring John Lithgow, Morgan Freeman, and CCH Pounder
Synopsis
A television movie set in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972. Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives in this sleepy little town with the body of Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, a Vietnam war hero. It's Laird's job to help Johnson's parents bury their son. But since the dead hero was black, his parents are turned away by the white racists who maintain the town's "all-white" cemetery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Lithgow
as Maj. Kendall Laird
Morgan Freeman
as Luther Johnson
CCH Pounder
as Ada Johnson
Frances Sternhagen
as Eudora McCallister
Richard Brooks
as Booker T. Douglas
Richard Bradford
as Gen. Willard P. Hauer
G. D. Spradlin
as Sam Jennings
M. Emmet Walsh
as Sarge
John Philbin
as Bradford Erskine
Brian Tarantina
as Sp4 Beyer
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Marian Rees Associates
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Resting Place about?
A television movie set in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972. Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives in this sleepy little town with the body of Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, a Vietnam wa...
Who directed Resting Place?
Resting Place was directed by John Korty.
How long is Resting Place?
Resting Place has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Resting Place released?
Resting Place was released on April 27, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Resting Place?
The main cast of Resting Place includes John Lithgow, Morgan Freeman, CCH Pounder, Frances Sternhagen, Richard Brooks.