Go Tell It on the Mountain

Go Tell It on the Mountain

1984
1h 36m
6.3

6.3/10

9 votes • View on IMDb
Drama TV Movie
Overview

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.

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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Learning in Focus American Playhouse
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

based on novel or book rural south

Quick Facts

Release Date August 31, 1984
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2354049

Cast

Paul Winfield
Paul Winfield

Gabriel Grimes

James Bond III
James Bond III

John

Olivia Cole
Olivia Cole

Elizabeth

Rodrick F. Wimberly
Rodrick F. Wimberly

Roy

Rosalind Cash
Rosalind Cash

Aunt Florence

Rose Weaver
Rose Weaver

Mother Washington

Desiree Coleman
Desiree Coleman

Ella Mae

Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito

Elisha

Linda Hopkins
Linda Hopkins

Sister McCandless

Douglas Turner Ward
Douglas Turner Ward

Rev. James

Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee

Mrs. Grimes

Ving Rhames
Ving Rhames

Young Gabriel

Key Crew

Stan Lathan
Director
Calvin Skaggs
Producer