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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Overview
Resting Place is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A soldier's burial sparks a clash over race in a 1970s Southern town.”
- Explores racial injustice in the American South
- Features Major Kendall Laird confronting segregation
- Set against post‑Vietnam America
- 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.