The Gathering (1977) The Gathering

The Gathering ★★½ 1977 A dying man seeks out the wife and family he has alienated for a final Christmas gathering. James Poe authored this well-acted holiday tearjerker that won the 1977-78 Emmy for outstanding TV drama special. 94m/C VHS. Ed Asner, Maureen Stapleton, Lawrence Pressman, Stephanie Zimbalist, Bruce Davison, Gregory Harrison, Veronica Hamel, Gail Strickland; Director: Randal Kleiser; Cameo: John Barry. TV

At-a-glance
Year Released 1977
Length (in minutes) 94
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Ed Asner
Actor Veronica Hamel
Actor Maureen Stapleton
Actor Gail Strickland
Actor Bruce Davison
Actor Gregory Harrison
Actor Lawrence Pressman
Actor Stephanie Zimbalist
Cameo John Barry
Director Randal Kleiser