Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Robert Ellis Miller
Writers Melvin Van Peebles
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Just an Old Sweet Song was released on September 14, 1976.

The runtime of Just an Old Sweet Song is 1h 18m.

Just an Old Sweet Song is a Drama, TV Movie movie.

Just an Old Sweet Song has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Just an Old Sweet Song is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Just an Old Sweet Song was directed by Robert Ellis Miller.

The main cast of Just an Old Sweet Song includes Robert Hooks, Cicely Tyson, Kevin Hooks.

Just an Old Sweet Song is originally in English.