Resting Place_
"Military honors knows no color"
A television movie set in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972. Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives in this sleepy little town with the body of Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, a Vietnam war hero. It's Laird's job to help Johnson's parents bury their son. But since the dead hero was black, his parents are turned away by the white racists who maintain the town's "all-white" cemetery.
Director
John Korty
Starring
John Lithgow, Morgan Freeman, CCH Pounder
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Resting Place was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Resting Place is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (10)
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (2)
Marian Rees Associates
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (17 votes)
Popularity
3
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Resting Place about?
A television movie set in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972. Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives in this sleepy little town with the body of Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, a Vietnam war hero. It's Laird's job to help Johnson's parents bury their son. But since the dead hero was black, his parents are turned away by the white racists who maintain the town's "all-white" cemetery.
How long is Resting Place?
Resting Place has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who directed Resting Place?
Resting Place was directed by John Korty.
Who stars in Resting Place?
The cast of Resting Place includes John Lithgow, Morgan Freeman, CCH Pounder, Frances Sternhagen, Richard Brooks.
What is the rating of Resting Place?
Resting Place has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama