Overview

A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his Godchild (Skaggs) gets in trouble and a childhood friend (Cobbs), a black tenant farmer, refuses to belatedly accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in World War II.

Cast

James Garner, Judith Ivey, Ruby Dee, Bill Cobbs, Laurence Fishburne, Jo Anderson, Norm Skaggs, Wallace Wilkinson

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Frequently asked

What is "Decoration Day" about?

A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his Godchild (Skaggs) gets in trouble and a childhood friend (Cobbs), a black tenant farmer, refuses to belatedly accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in World War II.

When was "Decoration Day" released?

Decoration Day was released in 1990.

Who stars in "Decoration Day"?

The cast includes James Garner, Judith Ivey, Ruby Dee, Bill Cobbs.