Film
Go Tell It on the Mountain
United States- Director
- Stan Lathan
- Year
- 1984
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.
Top cast
Paul Winfield
Gabriel Grimes
James Bond III
John
Olivia Cole
Elizabeth
Rodrick F. Wimberly
Roy
Rosalind Cash
Aunt Florence
Rose Weaver
Mother Washington
Desiree Coleman
Ella Mae
Giancarlo Esposito
Elisha
Linda Hopkins
Sister McCandless
Douglas Turner Ward
Rev. James
Ruby Dee
Mrs. Grimes
Ving Rhames
Young Gabriel
Joy A. Aaron
Young Florence
CCH Pounder
Deborah
Alfre Woodard
Esther
Kadeem Hardison
Royal
Lou Walker
Rev. Joshua
Dan Biggers
Mr. North
Directed by
Stan Lathan
Produced by
Calvin Skaggs
