Movie

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Released: August 31, 1984 (1984)

Runtime: 96 minutes

Genres: Drama

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Linda Hopkins as Sister McCandless
Age at release: 59
Paul Winfield as Gabriel Grimes
Age at release: 45
Rosalind Cash as Aunt Florence
Age at release: 45
Olivia Cole as Elizabeth
Age at release: 41
Giancarlo Esposito as Elisha
Age at release: 26
Desiree Coleman as Ella Mae
Age at release: 18
James Bond III as John
Age at release: 14
Rodrick F. Wimberly as Roy
Age at release: Unknown
Rose Weaver as Mother Washington
Age at release: Unknown
Douglas Turner Ward as Rev. James
Age at release: Unknown

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Ruby Dee as Mrs. Grimes
Age at release: 61
Lou Walker as Rev. Joshua
Age at release: 56
Dan Biggers as Mr. North
Age at release: 53
CCH Pounder as Deborah
Age at release: 31
Alfre Woodard as Esther
Age at release: 31
Ving Rhames as Young Gabriel
Age at release: 25
Kadeem Hardison as Royal
Age at release: 19
Joy A. Aaron as Young Florence
Age at release: Unknown