When was a gathering of old men published?

Please provide more context! "A Gathering of Old Men" could refer to several things.

For example, it could be:

* A book: "A Gathering of Old Men" is a novel by Ernest J. Gaines, published in 1983.

* A film: There is a film adaptation of the novel, also called "A Gathering of Old Men," released in 1985.

* A play: There could be a play with that title, but I need more information to find the publication date.

Please clarify what you are asking about so I can provide the correct answer.