Gone Are the Days! (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1963, Gone Are the Days! is a drama film directed by Nicholas Webster, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A young, idealistic man returns home to the plantation where he grew up in servitude. With him, he brings his fiance, Lutiebelle, in hopes of convincing the plantation owner that she is really his cousin in order to secure the family inheritance. To aid in the comic complications that follow are his family members Missy and Gitlow, and the plantation owners endearing (but ineffectual) son Charlie.
Who’s in it. Gone Are the Days! stars Ossie Davis as Reverend Purlie Victorious Judson, Ruby Dee as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, Godfrey Cambridge as Gitlow Judson and Hilda Haynes as Missy Judson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Gone Are the Days! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gone Are the Days! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gone Are the Days! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gone Are the Days! (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gone Are the Days! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gone Are the Days! worth watching?
- Gone Are the Days! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gone Are the Days!?
- Gone Are the Days! stars Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Godfrey Cambridge, Hilda Haynes and Beah Richards.
- When was Gone Are the Days! released?
- Gone Are the Days! was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.