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Convicts (1991)

Movie ★ 5.7 93 min

Drama

In 1902, 13-year-old Horace toils on a run-down plantation in rural Texas to buy a tombstone for the father he lost a year earlier. Soll, the crusty old Confederate who owns the plantation and depends on convict labor to keep his farm running, takes a liking to Horace. However, Soll is aging and sinking into senility, making the possibility of Horace ever getting his pay increasingly unlikely. On Christmas Eve, as Soll becomes obsessed with his own mortality, he makes a grand promise... forcing Horace to confront his fear of death and the harsh truths of a decadent society.

Horton Foote Writer Peter Masterson Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1991
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0099300
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Cast

Robert Duvall Robert Duvall Soll Gautier Lukas Haas Lukas Haas Horace Robedaux James Earl Jones James Earl Jones Ben Johnson Starletta DuPois Starletta DuPois Martha Johnson Carlin Glynn Carlin Glynn Asa Calvin Levels Calvin Levels Leroy Gary Swanson Gary Swanson Billy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Convicts about?
In 1902, 13-year-old Horace toils on a run-down plantation in rural Texas to buy a tombstone for the father he lost a year earlier. Soll, the crusty old Confederate who owns the plantation and depends on convict labor to keep his farm running, takes a liking to Horace. However, Soll is aging and sinking into senility, making the possibility of Horace ever getting his pay increasingly unlikely. On Christmas Eve, as Soll becomes obsessed with his own mortality, he makes a grand promise... forcing Horace to confront his fear of death and the harsh truths of a decadent society.
Who directed Convicts?
Convicts was directed by Peter Masterson.
Who stars in Convicts?
Convicts stars Robert Duvall, Lukas Haas, James Earl Jones, Starletta DuPois.
When was Convicts released?
Convicts is a 1991 drama film.
Where can I watch Convicts?
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