Just an Old Sweet Song
Synopsis
Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.
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Robert Hooks
Nate Simmons
Cicely Tyson
Priscilla Simmons
Kevin Hooks
Junior
Eric Hooks
Highpockets
Beah Richards
Grandma
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Joe Mayfield
Mary Alice
Helen Mayfield
Edward Binns
Mr. Claypool
Sonny Jim Gaines
Trunk
Minnie Gentry
Aunt Velvet
Tia Rance
Darlene
Philip Wende
Sheriff
Albert B. Cooper IV
Stand-in (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ellis Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- Just an Old Sweet Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- MTM Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ellis Miller
Melvin Van Peebles
Peter Matz
Terry K. Meade
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Philip Barry Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ellis Miller
Director
Melvin Van Peebles
Writer
Philip Barry Jr.
Producer
Terry K. Meade
Director of Photography
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
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What is Just an Old Sweet Song about?
Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.
Who directed Just an Old Sweet Song?
Just an Old Sweet Song was directed by Robert Ellis Miller.
Who stars in Just an Old Sweet Song?
The principal cast of Just an Old Sweet Song includes Robert Hooks, Cicely Tyson, Kevin Hooks, Eric Hooks, Beah Richards.
When was Just an Old Sweet Song released and how long is it?
Just an Old Sweet Song was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Just an Old Sweet Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just an Old Sweet Song was composed by Peter Matz.