There isn’t much to dislike about director Maggie Betts‘ “The Burial,” a solid courtroom drama that hits all the expectations of the genre (and sometimes even exceeds them). Inspired by true events, this rousing David versus Goliath story is well cast, well acted, well told, and is set up to be an all-around crowd pleaser. Mississippi funeral home owner Jeremiah O’Keefe (Tommy Lee Jones) has fallen on hard times.…
Never settle.
When a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice.
Top Cast
Tommy Lee Jones
Jeremiah O'Keefe
Jamie Foxx
Willie E. Gary
Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Mame Downes
Alan Ruck
Mike Allred
Mamoudou Athie
Hal Dockins
Pamela Reed
Annette O'Keefe
Bill Camp
Ray Loewen
Amanda Warren
Gioria Gary
Dorian Missick
Reggie Douglas
Tywayne Wheatt
Al Jones
Lance E. Nichols
Judge Graves
Keith Jefferson
Dashaan Harris
B.J. Clinkscales
Chris Wakefield
Doug Spearman
Richard Mayfield
Gralen Bryant Banks
Walter Bell
Olivia Brody
Little O'Keefe Granddaughter
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FAQ about The Burial
What is The Burial about?
When a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice.
When was The Burial released?
The Burial was released in 2023.
What genres does The Burial belong to?
The Burial is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in The Burial?
The cast of The Burial includes Tommy Lee Jones, Jamie Foxx, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Alan Ruck, Mamoudou Athie.