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Just an Old Sweet Song (1976)

Movie ★ 7.0 78 min

Drama TV Movie

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.

Melvin Van Peebles Writer Robert Ellis Miller Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 14, 1976
Runtime
78 min
IMDb
tt0074728
Language

Cast

Robert Hooks Robert Hooks Nate Simmons Cicely Tyson Cicely Tyson Priscilla Simmons Kevin Hooks Kevin Hooks Junior Eric Hooks Highpockets Beah Richards Beah Richards Grandma Lincoln Kilpatrick Lincoln Kilpatrick Joe Mayfield Mary Alice Mary Alice Helen Mayfield Edward Binns Edward Binns Mr. Claypool Sonny Jim Gaines Trunk Minnie Gentry Minnie Gentry Aunt Velvet Tia Rance Darlene Philip Wende Sheriff Albert B. Cooper IV Stand-in (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Just an Old Sweet Song stars Robert Hooks, Cicely Tyson, Kevin Hooks, Eric Hooks.
When was Just an Old Sweet Song released?
Just an Old Sweet Song is a 1976 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Just an Old Sweet Song?
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