Go Tell It on the Mountain

1985

1h 36m

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This film adaptation of James Baldwin's celebrated novel tells the journey of a family from the rural South to "big city" Harlem seeking both salvation and understanding and of a young boy struggling to earn the approval of a self-righteous and often unloving stepfather.

Directors

Writers

James Baldwin(novel by)
Leslie Lee(teleplay by)
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Paul Winfield
Gabriel Grimes
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Olivia Cole
Elizabeth
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Rosalind Cash
Aunt Florence
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Rose Weaver
Mother Washington
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Linda Hopkins
Sister McCandless
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Ruby Dee
Mrs. Grimes
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Ving Rhames
Young Gabriel
Joy A. Aaron
Young Florence
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Lou Walker
Rev. Joshua
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Dan Biggers
Mr. North

Directors

Writers

James Baldwin(novel by)
Leslie Lee(teleplay by)

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Release date

January 14, 1985 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production companies

Learning in Focus
American Playhouse

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