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The Gathering

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

1977 • 94 min • ★ 5.0 (4) • Released
Drama TV Movie

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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The Gathering
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Cast 12
Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Adam

Maureen Stapleton

Maureen Stapleton

Kate

Rebecca Balding

Rebecca Balding

Julie

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

George

Veronica Hamel

Veronica Hamel

Helen

James Karen

James Karen

Bob Block

Lawrence Pressman

Lawrence Pressman

Tom

John Randolph

John Randolph

Dr. Hodges

Gail Strickland

Gail Strickland

Peggy

Edward Winter

Edward Winter

Roger

Stephanie Zimbalist

Stephanie Zimbalist

Toni

Gregory Harrison

Gregory Harrison

Bud Jr.

Crew 4
Randal Kleiser

Randal Kleiser

Director

Joseph Barbera

Joseph Barbera

Executive Producer

John Barry

John Barry

Original Music Composer

James Poe

James Poe

Writer

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US Release Dates 1

Dec 4, 1977

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