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Decoration Day

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Albert Sidney Finch (James Garner) is a retired judge who has lived in relative seclusion since the death of his wife. He is forced out of his isolated existence when asked to find out why a friend (Bill Cobbs) from his childhood refuses to accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II. While investigating, he also gets involved in the lives of his family for the first time in years, including his troubled godson Billy (Norm Skaggs).

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Jamie Gillies Apollo Guide What could have been easily a maudlin soap opera is rescued with strong dialogue from regular Hallmark Hall of Fame screenwriter Robert Lenski. Rated: 71/100 Jun 19, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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richard r I can't believe this low score. People seem to be only interested in special effects, etc. This is at the very least an acting class for younger actors. Loved it in every way. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Non-sappy rendition of a righted wrong, and improved racial relation. very good film Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie takes an interesting look at a little-heralded event in WW II, in which German agents tried to paralyze American counterattacks to the 'Battle of the Bulge.' By having an old black man refuse the United States highest decoration for battlefield valor, the Medal of Honor, we are drawn in to a compelling puzzle that probes race relations, the insanity of war, and what really makes one a hero. Look for a great portrayal by James Garner, himself a wounded combat veteran. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Robert Markowitz

Director

James Garner

Albert Sidney Finch

Bill Cobbs

Gee Pennywell

Judith Ivey

Terry Novis

Ruby Dee

Rowena

Laurence Fishburne

Michael Waring
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Synopsis Albert Sidney Finch (James Garner) is a retired judge who has lived in relative seclusion since the death of his wife. He is forced out of his isolated existence when asked to find out why a friend (Bill Cobbs) from his childhood refuses to accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II. While investigating, he also gets involved in the lives of his family for the first time in years, including his troubled godson Billy (Norm Skaggs).
Director
Robert Markowitz
Producer
Anne Hopkins
Screenwriter
Robert W. Lenski
Production Co
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Marian Rees Associates
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Dec 2, 1990
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Stereo