The Gathering 46 years old

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

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.

Credits

The Gathering Cast

Name Character
Lawrence Pressman He was 38, now 85 years old as Tom
James Karen He was 54, 94 years old when he died as Bob Block
Veronica Hamel She was 34, now 81 years old as Helen
Ed Asner He was 48, 91 years old when he died as Adam
Bruce Davison He was 31, now 78 years old as George
Gregory Harrison He was 27, now 74 years old as Bud Jr.
Stephanie Zimbalist She was 21, now 68 years old as Toni
Gail Strickland She was 30, now 77 years old as Peggy
Maureen Stapleton She was 52, 80 years old when she died as Kate
Rebecca Balding She was 22, now 69 years old as Julie
Edward Winter He was 40, 63 years old when he died as Roger
John Randolph He was 62, 88 years old when he died as Dr. Hodges
Sarah Cunningham She was 59, 67 years old when she died as Jane

The Gathering Crew

Name Department
James Poe as Writer. He was 56 (58) years old when He died Writing
Harry R. Sherman as Producer. Production
Randal Kleiser as Director. He was 31 (now 78) years old Directing
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The Gathering (46 years)

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

  • Release day: Sunday, December 04, 1977
  • Runtime: 94 minutes