

Go Tell It on the Mountain
August 31, 1984•1h 36m•★ 6.3
DramaTV Movie
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.
Director
Stan LathanWriters
Cast

Paul Winfield
Gabriel Grimes

James Bond III
John

Olivia Cole
Elizabeth
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Rodrick F. Wimberly
Roy

Rosalind Cash
Aunt Florence

Rose Weaver
Mother Washington
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Desiree Coleman
Ella Mae

Giancarlo Esposito
Elisha

Linda Hopkins
Sister McCandless
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Douglas Turner Ward
Rev. James

Ruby Dee
Mrs. Grimes

Ving Rhames
Young Gabriel
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Joy A. Aaron
Young Florence

CCH Pounder
Deborah

Alfre Woodard
Esther

Kadeem Hardison
Royal

Lou Walker
Rev. Joshua

Dan Biggers
Mr. North