Resting Place (1986)

Military honors knows no color

Resting Place (1986) poster

A television movie set in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972. Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives in this sleepy little town with the body of Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, a Vietnam war hero. It's Laird's job to help Johnson's parents bury their son. But since the dead hero was black, his parents are turned away by the white racists who maintain the town's "all-white" cemetery.

Director: John Korty
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Chihara
Cinematography: William Wages
Production: Marian Rees Associates, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Trailer

Resting Place Trailer
More Films by Director: John Korty
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Resting Place about?
A television movie set in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972. Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives in this sleepy little town with the body of Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, a Vietnam war hero. It's Laird's job to help Johnson's parents bury their son. But since the dead hero was black, his parents are turned away by the white racists who maintain the town's "all-white" cemetery.
Who directed Resting Place?
Resting Place was directed by John Korty.
Who stars in Resting Place?
Resting Place stars John Lithgow, Morgan Freeman, CCH Pounder, Frances Sternhagen, Richard Brooks, Richard Bradford.
How long is Resting Place?
Resting Place has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Resting Place?
Resting Place is a Drama film.
Where was Resting Place produced?
Resting Place was produced in United States of America.