Go Tell It on the Mountain (1985)
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.
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Paul WinfieldGabriel Grimes
James Bond IIIJohn
Olivia ColeElizabethRodrick F. WimberlyRoy
Rosalind CashAunt FlorenceRose WeaverMother WashingtonDesiree ColemanElla Mae
Giancarlo EspositoElishaLinda HopkinsSister McCandlessDouglas Turner WardRev. James
Ruby DeeMrs. Grimes
Ving RhamesYoung GabrielKeywords
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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Rural SouthDialogue densityDramaDirector preference257212Actor preference28878 · 18492 · 174053Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about Go Tell It on the Mountain
What is Go Tell It on the Mountain about?
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.
How long is Go Tell It on the Mountain?
Go Tell It on the Mountain has a runtime of 96 minutes.