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The Gathering is a american film of genre Drama directed by Randal Kleiser released in USA on 4 december 1977 with Edward Asnere
The Gathering (1977)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 4 december 1977
Length 1h34
Directed by Randal Kleiser
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Themes Christmas films
Rating77%
The Gathering is a 1977 ABC made for television drama film. A rare live-action drama film from the Hanna-Barbera studios, it was directed by Randal Kleiser and starring Edward Asner and Maureen Stapleton.
Synopsis
Adam Thornton (Edward Asner), an ill-tempered executive who walked out on his family, learns that he only has a little time left to live. He decides that he wants to make peace with them and have one last reunion. He confides this information to his estranged wife, Kate (Maureen Stapleton). But when his doctor says that it won't be good for him to travel, she suggests that he call his four adult children and invite them all for Christmas. He agrees only with the provision that they not be told of his illness and imminent death. The only problem is that most of them are not exactly fond of him because he walked out on Kate and of his stubborn nature. Of them, he is most nervous about seeing Bud (Gregory Harrison), whom he hasn't spoken to since having an argument with him regarding the Vietnam War and his move to Canada several years before.Actors
Edward Asnere
(Adam)
Maureen Stapleton
(Kate)
Rebecca Balding
(Julie)
Sarah Cunningham
(Jane)
Bruce Davison
(George)
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