Go Tell It on the Mountain (1985): Cast
Go Tell It on the Mountain is a 1985 drama directed by Stan Lathan, starring Douglas Turner Ward as Rev. James, Ving Rhames and Giancarlo Esposito. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Stan Lathan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Learning in Focus
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Go Tell It on the Mountain About?
The premise of Go Tell It on the Mountain without spoilers.
The film brings James Baldwin’s acclaimed novel to the screen, following a Southern family’s migration to bustling Harlem as they search for salvation and a deeper understanding of themselves. At its heart is a young boy yearning for the acceptance of his stern, often distant stepfather.
Go Tell It on the Mountain Cast & Characters
Douglas Turner Ward leads the cast as Rev. James, with Ving Rhames as Young Gabriel and Giancarlo Esposito as Elisha. Directed by Stan Lathan; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stan Lathan
- Douglas Turner Ward as Rev. James
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Ving Rhames as Young Gabriel -
Giancarlo Esposito as Elisha -
Alfre Woodard as Esther
Also Starring in Go Tell It on the Mountain
· 14 more- Paul Winfield Gabriel Grimes
- CCH Pounder Deborah
- Kadeem Hardison Royal
- Ruby Dee Mrs. Grimes
- Rosalind Cash Aunt Florence
- Dan Biggers Mr. North
- Lou Walker Rev. Joshua
- Olivia Cole Elizabeth
- Linda Hopkins Sister McCandless
- James Bond III John
- Rose Weaver Mother Washington
- Rodrick F. Wimberly Roy
- Desiree Coleman Ella Mae
- Joy A. Aaron Young Florence
More from Stan Lathan
More films directed by Stan Lathan, best-rated first: Dave Chappelle: Equanimity, Beat Street, Chappelle’s Home Team - Donnell Rawlings: A New Day and Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer.
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Go Tell It on the Mountain FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Go Tell It on the Mountain, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Go Tell It on the Mountain?
Go Tell It on the Mountain runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Go Tell It on the Mountain released?
Go Tell It on the Mountain was released on January 14, 1985.
Who directed Go Tell It on the Mountain?
Go Tell It on the Mountain was directed by Stan Lathan.
More films by Stan Lathan Who is in the cast of Go Tell It on the Mountain?
Go Tell It on the Mountain stars Douglas Turner Ward as Rev. James, Ving Rhames as Young Gabriel and Giancarlo Esposito as Elisha, among 18 credited actors.
Does Go Tell It on the Mountain have a post-credit scene?
No. Go Tell It on the Mountain has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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