

August 31, 1984
1h 36m
EN
Stan Lathan
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.

Paul Winfield
Gabriel Grimes

James Bond III
John

Olivia Cole
Elizabeth

Rodrick F. Wimberly
Roy


James Baldwin
9

Rosalind Cash
Aunt Florence

Rose Weaver
Mother Washington

Desiree Coleman
Ella Mae

Giancarlo Esposito
Elisha

Linda Hopkins
Sister McCandless

Douglas Turner Ward
Rev. James
Learning in Focus
N/A

American Playhouse
US