The Gathering

The Gathering (1977)

Dying father (Ed Asner) pulls his torn family together for a last Christmas.

  • Genre: TV Movie, Drama
  • Release Date: 1977-12-04
  • User Rating: 7/10 from 1 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 34min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Hanna-Barbera Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Randal Kleiser
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Summary

When Adam Thornton learns that he only has a little time left, he decides that he wants to make peace with his family. Only problem is that most of his family are not exactly fond of him because he walked out on his wife and of his stubborn nature and he hasn't spoken to his youngest son after having an argument with him which he was in the wrong but only realize after his son left and has not been heard from since. But he goes to her to help him find him. But when his doctor says that it won't be good for him to travel, she suggests that they invite them all for Christmas. While most of them come, Adam's attempt at reconciliation won't be easy.

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  • Ed Asner

    as Adam
  • Maureen Stapleton

    as Kate
  • Rebecca Balding

    as Julie
  • Sarah Cunningham

    as Jane
  • Bruce Davison

    as George
  • Veronica Hamel

    as Helen
  • James Karen

    as Bob Block
  • Lawrence Pressman

    as Tom
  • John Randolph

    as Dr. Hodges
  • Gail Strickland

    as Peggy
  • Edward Winter

    as Roger
  • Stephanie Zimbalist

    as Toni
  • Gregory Harrison

    as Bud Jr.
Directing Randal Kleiser Director
Writing James Poe Writer
Production Joseph Barbera Executive Producer
Production Harry R. Sherman Producer
Production Terry Morse Jr. Associate Producer
Sound John Barry Music
Editing Allan Jacobs Editor
Camera Dennis Dalzell Director of Photography
Art Jan Scott Production Design
Art Anne D. McCulley Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up Lon Bentley Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Carolyn Elias Hairstylist
Costume & Make-Up Joe I. Tompkins Costume Design
Directing Terry Morse Jr. First Assistant Director
Production Louis M. Heyward Executive In Charge Of Production
Directing Jerram A. Swartz Second Assistant Director
Sound James Pilcher Sound Mixer
Sound Hal Watkins Sound Re-Recording Mixer

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