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The Oldest Living Graduate (1980)

Henry Fonda stars as Col. J. C. Kincaid, crusty patriarch of a Texas family. Kincaid's weak-willed son Floyd (George Grizzard) wants to get into the old man's good graces so that he can develop the Colonel's vast land ownings. Floyd arranges a city-wide celebration lauding Kincaid as the oldest living graduate of a nearby military academy. The festivities serve only to make the already sour Kincaid even more truculent and miserable. Adapted from Preston Jones' 1974 play and originally telecast live from Dallas' Southern Methodist University on April 7, 1980.

  • Drama
  • Comedy
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Henry FondaHenry FondaCol. J.C. Kincaid
  • Photo of George GrizzardGeorge GrizzardFloyd Kincaid
  • Photo of Cloris LeachmanCloris LeachmanMaureen
  • Photo of Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonMike
  • Photo of Penelope MilfordPenelope MilfordMartha Ann
  • Photo of John LithgowJohn LithgowClarence
  • Photo of David Ogden StiersDavid Ogden StiersMajor
  • Photo of Allyn Ann McLerieAllyn Ann McLerieMrs. Hampton
  • Photo of Timothy HuttonTimothy HuttonCadet

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