The Gathering

Dying father (Ed Asner) pulls his torn family together for a last Christmas.

When Adam Thornton learns that he only has a little time left, he decides that he wants to make peace with his family. Only problem is that most of his family are not exactly fond of him because he walked out on his wife and of his stubborn nature and he hasn't spoken to his youngest son after having an argument with him which he was in the wrong but only realize after his son left and has not been heard from since. But he goes to her to help him find him. But when his doctor says that it won't be good for him to travel, she suggests that they invite them all for Christmas. While most of them come, Adam's attempt at reconciliation won't be easy.

Cast

Ed Asner

Adam

Maureen Stapleton

Kate

Rebecca Balding

Julie

Sarah Cunningham

Jane

Bruce Davison

George

Veronica Hamel

Helen

James Karen

Bob Block

Lawrence Pressman

Tom

John Randolph

Dr. Hodges

Gail Strickland

Peggy

Crew

James Poe

Writer

Randal Kleiser

Director

Joseph Barbera

Executive Producer

Harry R. Sherman

Producer

Hal Watkins

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Allan Jacobs

Editor

Louis M. Heyward

Executive In Charge Of Production

Jerram A. Swartz

Second Assistant Director

Dennis Dalzell

Director of Photography

Joe I. Tompkins

Costume Design