CinemaOSMovie · 1984 · 1h 36m

Go Tell It on the Mountain

63%(9)IMDbDramaTV Movie

Over a single, pivotal Saturday in 1930s Harlem, 14-year-old John Grimes wrestles with his religious calling and his fraught relationship with his abusive, hypocritical stepfather, Gabriel. Extended flashbacks explore the oppressive Southern past and personal histories of John's mother, his aunt, and Gabriel, ultimately illuminating the generational trauma and complex family secrets that shape his life.

Directed byStan Lathan

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
EN
Released
August 31, 1984
Studios
American PlayhouseLearning in Focus

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Paul Winfield

Paul Winfield

Gabriel Grimes

James Bond III

James Bond III

John

Olivia Cole

Olivia Cole

Elizabeth

Rodrick F. Wimberly

Roy

Rosalind Cash

Rosalind Cash

Aunt Florence

Rose Weaver

Rose Weaver

Mother Washington

Desiree Coleman

Ella Mae

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Elisha

Linda Hopkins

Linda Hopkins

Sister McCandless

Douglas Turner Ward

Rev. James

Creative team
Directed by
Stan Lathan
Stan Lathan
Produced by
Calvin Skaggs

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