Timepiece
1996 · 100 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, TV Movie
Set in the 1940's, James Earl Jones as an an old clockmaker faces racism and is tried for murder when the racist is killed. However, Kevin Kilner comes forward and claims to have commmitted the crime in self defense. All the while, Kilner's family life is in disarray with various crises including his daughter catching meningitis.
Directed by Marcus Cole · Written by Richard Fielder
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Naomi Watts Mary Chandler -
Kevin Kilner David Parkin -
James Earl Jones Lawrence -
Ellen Burstyn Maud Gannon - M Mercedes Kastner Andrea Parkin
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Richard Thomas Richard Evans - J Jonathan Tabler Barker
- M Mary Lucy Bivins
- H Hadley Eure Barbara
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Richard Fullerton Officer Brooks -
Lily Gibson Lily Nicksay -
Michael Goodwin Father Mike
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