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Just an Old Sweet Song (1976)

Just an Old Sweet Song

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1h 18m

September 25th, 1976

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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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Cast

Cicely Tyson
Priscilla
Robert Hooks
Nate
Beah Richards
Grandma
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Joe
Minnie Gentry
Aunt Velvet
Edward Binns
Mr. Claypool
Kevin Hooks
Junior
Eric Hooks
Highpockets
Sonny Jim Gaines
Trunk
Mary Alice
Helen
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Directors

Robert Ellis Miller
Full cast & crew

Producers

Philip Barry Jr.
producer
(as Philip Barry)
Full cast & crew

Writers

Melvin Van Peebles
written by
Jane Parker
story editor
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

September 25th, 1976 (United States of America)
September 25th, 1976 (United States of America) TV

Alternative Titles

Down Home
Just an Old Sweet Song (original title)
Just an Old Sweet Song (United States of America)

Locations

Georgia, USA (locations filmed in)

Running Times

78 min ((USA))

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

MTM Enterprises

Distribution Companies

Victory Television Inc. (United States of America) (1983-1990) (original syndication release)
Victory Television Inc. (United States of America) (1983-1990) (original syndication release)
Victory Television Inc. (United States of America) (1983-1990) (original syndication release)
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Producers' Sound Service (re-recording)
Pacific Title (United States of America) (titles and opticals)
Panavision (United States of America) (lenses and Panaflex camera)

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