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Resting Place 1986

“Military honors knows no color”

Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Director
John Korty
Networks
Marian Rees Associates, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 PG Drama Released
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What is Resting Place?

Resting Place is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1986
Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Release date
Apr 27, 1986
Studios
Marian Rees Associates, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
Episode runtime
~100 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Marian Rees Associates, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

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Overview

Resting Place is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Marian Rees Associates, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A soldier's burial sparks a clash over race in a 1970s Southern town.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores racial injustice in the American South
  • Features Major Kendall Laird confronting segregation
  • Set against post‑Vietnam America
Keep in mind
  • At 100 minutes, the story moves quickly, limiting character depth

Watch it if you’re interested in stories about civil rights and military sacrifice.

The film deals with racial discrimination and may be intense for younger viewers.

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When was Resting Place released?

It premiered in the United States on April 27, 1986.

What is the film’s rating?

The movie is rated PG.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately one hour and forty minutes.

Where is the story set?

The narrative takes place in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972.

Who are the main characters?

The story follows Major Kendall Laird and the late Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, whose parents seek burial.

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