Decoration day 1990 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your. Decoration day hallmark hall of fame collectors edition. I loved this movie and james garner because he looks like my dad who has. Parenthetical number is a 1 to 10 viewer poll rating found at a film resource website.
James garner has fallen into a deep despair after the death of his close friend and maverick costar efrem zimbalist jr. Decoration day 1990 garner won a golden globe statue. A cantankerous widower garner who is virtually living the life of a recluse. James garner was not present at the awards ceremony. Its the kind of movie that sticks with you, believe me just consider this. James garner biography childhood, life achievements. The former judge excellently portrayed by james garner has a great deal of love for his old boyhood friend from days gone by. Decoration day laserdisc james garner bill cobbs ruby dee. See more ideas about the rockford files, movies and handsome. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. He starred in several television series over more than five decades, including popular roles such as bret maverick in the 1950s western series maverick and as jim rockford in the 1970s private detective show, the rockford files. Nbc sunday night at the movies, decoration day, a hallmark hall of fame presentation, nbctv. As it starts out, the story of decoration day appears to be fairly light stuff, but potentially interesting. Known for his handsome looks and amiable nature, garner is a complete opposite on screen he is often seen playing antihero characters or role of conman.
Amiable and handsome james garner had obtained success in both films and television, often playing. Half the plot is about him helping a former friend who refuses the congressional medal of honor while the other half is about his womanizing, ailing. James garner s greatest contributions to television. Jul 19, 2014 james garner full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. James garner was an actor known for his lead roles in the tv shows maverick, the rockford files and for films including the notebook. Garner was soon seen on the big screen as zane cooper in the modern day movie version of maverick 1994, which had mel gibson in the title role, as president matt douglas in my fellow americans 1996 and appeared in the thriller twilight 1998, starring paul newman, susan sarandon and gene hackman. James garner is amiable as a retired judge who, determined to get some peace and quiet, finds himself in the middle of. Decoration day film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Though rather stolid, this madefortv message movie features superb performances. Decoration day hallmark hall of fame dvd 1990 region 1 us. A man could get killed 1966 james garner, melina mercouri, sandra dee. A retired judge, mourning the loss of his wife, finds new purpose in life thanks to a fresh challenge involving an old friend.
Jun, 2017 james garner was the wry and handsome leading man who slid seamlessly between television and the movies, but was best known as the amiable gambler bret maverick in the 1950s western maverick and the cranky sleuth jim rockford in the 1970s series the rockford files. Im a big fan of both joanne woodward and james garner so this movie was heaven for me. James garner, judith ivey, ruby dee, bill cobbs, laurence fishburne. Staring james garner, bill cobbs, judith ivey and ruby dee. Released 1990, decoration day stars james garner, bill cobbs, judith ivey, ruby dee the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which.
Hallmark hall of fames breathing lessons 1994 stars james garner and joanne woodward as a married couple who discuss their lives and relationship while on a road trip. Overview of decoration day, 1990, directed by robert markowitz, with james garner, judith ivey, bill cobbs, at turner classic movies. Decoration day tv movie 1990 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Blockbuster entertainment awards 2001 nominee blockbuster entertainment award favorite action team internet only. Decoration day judge albert sidney finch 1990 sunset wyatt earp 1988. Decoration day is available in limited quantities on dvd. Move over, darling is a 1963 american deluxe color comedy film starring doris day, james garner, and polly bergen and directed by michael gordon. The cinemascope picture was a remake of a 1940 screwball comedy film, my favorite wife, with irene dunne, cary grant and gail patrick. Decoration day tv movie 1990 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. Lois too happy, so i got her one that said, im the real mrs. The onceimposing actor, whos now 86, spends most of his days confined to his bed in his southern california home. Valentines day party decorations, fathers day party. James garner, judith ivey, laurence fishburne, ruby dee, official content from republic pictures home video a retired southern. In between these movies, an unfinished version, entitled somethings got to give, began shooting in 1962, directed by.
Decoration day is a 1990 film based on a novel by john william corrington of the same title. Decoration day has a great cast and a wonderful story line. The following is the filmography for american actor james garner. See the full list of decoration day cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. James garner plays a retired judge and recluse who comes out of hiding to investigate when his childhood friend bill cobbs refuses to accept a medal of honor.
Vhs dvd parenthetical number is a 1 to 10 viewer poll rating found at a film resource website. James garner wins best actor mini series golden globes 1991 duration. Decoration day vhs james garner bill cobbs hallmark gold. With james garner, judith ivey, ruby dee, bill cobbs. Hallmark decoration day 1990 hallmark movies 2016 hallmark decoration day 1990 hallmark movies 2016 hallmark decoration day 1990 hallmark movies 2016 hall. I was on the ground laughing through most of the movie.
Decoration day tv movie 1990 movies, tv, celebs, and more. May 28, 2014 james garner has fallen into a deep despair after the death of his close friend and maverick costar efrem zimbalist jr. Investigating the past leads to a decadesold mystery and a tragic secret that has repercussions for everyone involved. Decoration day hallmark gold crown collectors edition dvd. It is a poignant tale of race, honor, patriotism, and love. James garner is a successful american film and television actor. Garner was known for prominent roles in films such as sayonara 1957 with marlon brando, cash mccall 1960 with natalie wood, the childrens hour 1961 with audrey hepburn and shirley maclaine, boys night out 1962 with kim novak and tony randall, the great escape 1963 with steve mcqueen, the thrill of it all 1963 with. Actor outstanding performance by a male actor in a tv movie or miniseries legalese 1998. The son of an oklahoma carpet layer, james garner did stints in the army and merchant marines before working as a model. Albert sidney finch james garner is a retired judge who has lived in relative seclusion since the death of his wife.
Nov 30, 1990 decoration day james garner talks about his role as a retired southern judge decoration day james garner talks about his role as a retired southern judge. Hallmark decoration day 1990 hallmark movies 2016 by bhat02. James garner here swaps the wisecracking persona he is normally associated with in tv series like the rockford. James garner, judith ivey, laurence fishburne, ruby dee, official content from. James garner academy awards, usa 1986 nominee oscar best. Nov 30, 1990 decoration day starts out like the ultimate hallmark hall of fame, a video greeting card designed to warm your heart. American television award best actor in a made for tv movie barbarians at the gate 1993. Sensitive drama, starring james garner, bill cobbs, judith ivey and. A cantankerous widower garner who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his godchild skaggs gets in trouble and a childhood friend cobbs, a black tenant farmer, refuses to belatedly accept the medal of. It is a movie that and can be watched multiple times, and still be enjoyable. The films very title evokes memories of an earlier time in america, a time when there was less shouting and more respect for others. Hallmark decoration day 1990 hallmark movies 2016 hallmark decoration day 1990 hallmark movies 2016 hallmark decoration day 1990 hallmark movies. James garner was a popular american film and television actor, bestknown for his roles in maverick and murphys romance. This is a family movie typical of hallmark hall of fame.
Decoration day 1990 albert sidney finch james garner is a retired. Jul 21, 2014 james garner s greatest contributions to television. A great movie with solid performances by james garner, bill cobbs and ruby dee. More than six decades old in the industry, garner first started out in the 1950s in theatre. Buy decoration day purple heart from amazons movies store. But very quickly it becomes something better than that. Decoration day james garner bill cobbs judith ivey 1990 a retired georgia judge james garner defends a world war ii veteran bill cobbs who refuses to accept a belated medal of honor. Decoration day 1990 stream and watch online moviefone. Decoration day james garner talks about his role as a retired southern judge. Decoration day 1990 pggarner plays reclusive retired southern judge albert sidney finch who aids an angry black childhood friend, gee cobbs, who has refused to accept his longoverdue medal of honor. Decoration day hallmark hall of fame dvd james garner brand.
His professional acting career began with a nonspeaking part in the broadway play the caine mutiny court martial 1954, in. Explore this biography to learn more about his childhood, life, film career, achievements, facts and timeline. April 7, 1928 july 19, 2014 was an american actor, producer, and voice artist. The madefortv movie was directed by robert markowitz and filmed on location in georgia. A cantankerous widower garner who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his godchild skaggs gets in trouble and a childhood friend cobbs, a black tenant farmer, refuses to belatedly accept the medal of honor for bravery in world war ii. Hallmark decoration day 1990 hallmark movies 2016 youtube. James garner is amiable as a retired judge who, determined to get some peace and quiet, finds himself in the middle of everyone elses problems. Originally airing on the hallmark hall of fame, this madefortelevision adaptation of a novel by john william corrington tells the story of a retired judge who decides to find out why his old pal. James garner full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
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