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Go Tell It on the Mountain (1984)

1h 36m · 31 Aug 1984
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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.

Movie ID29008
GenreDrama, TV Movie
DirectorStan Lathan
Main castPaul Winfield, James Bond III, Olivia Cole, Rodrick F. Wimberly, Rosalind Cash, Rose Weaver, Desiree Coleman, Giancarlo Esposito
Release date31 August 1984
Release year1984
LanguageEnglish
Duration96 min (1h 36m)
Rating6.3 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseLearning in Focus

Director: Stan Lathan

Top cast

Paul WinfieldGabriel Grimes James Bond IIIJohn Olivia ColeElizabeth
Rodrick F. WimberlyRoy
Rosalind CashAunt Florence Rose WeaverMother Washington
Desiree ColemanElla Mae
Giancarlo EspositoElisha Linda HopkinsSister McCandless
Douglas Turner WardRev. James
Ruby DeeMrs. Grimes Ving RhamesYoung Gabriel
Joy A. AaronYoung Florence
CCH PounderDeborah Alfre WoodardEsther Kadeem HardisonRoyal Lou WalkerRev. Joshua Dan BiggersMr. North

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