The Gathering (1977)
- Directed by
- Randal Kleiser
- Genre
- drama film, Christmas film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Rated
- G
- Rating
- 4.8 of 10 from 6 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A dying man tries to bring his estranged wife and adult children together for one last Christmas reunion. The story focuses on family reconciliation and the emotions that come with saying goodbye.
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What happens
The Gathering is a 1977 American made-for-television drama film produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions for ABC. Written by James Poe, with Joseph Barbera as executive producer, the film tells the story of a dying executive (played by Edward Asner) who arranges a final Christmas reunion with his estranged wife and adult children. The film was directed by Randal Kleiser, and stars Edward Asner in the lead role of dying executive Adam Thornton and Maureen Stapleton as his estranged wife Kate. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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