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Old Man

Adaptation of the short story by William Faulkner. When the flooded Mississippi River leaves a pregnant woman stranded, a gentle, taciturn convict is called upon to aid in the rescue effort. The inmate braves countless obstacles as the two travel down the ""Old Man,"" driven to fulfill his orders to get her back home--and his promise to return to prison. Stars Jeanne Tripplehorn

English
  • Originally Aired February 9, 1997
  • Runtime 65 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 191
  • Network Hallmark Channel
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Name Type Role
Horton Foote Writer
Jamie Wax Guest Star
Daro Latiolais Guest Star
Ray McKinnon Guest Star
Lara Grice Guest Star
Ritchie Montgomery Guest Star
Jerry Leggio Guest Star
Jeanne Tripplehorn Guest Star
Horace Trahan Guest Star
Arliss Howard Guest Star
Edward Grady Guest Star
Leo Burmester Guest Star
John Kent Harrison Director
William Faulkner Director