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Just an Old Sweet Song

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, September 25 1976
48 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Robert HooksRobert Hooks
Robert Hooks was
39 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Nate Simmons'.
Sun, Apr 18 1937
Portrait of Cicely TysonCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson was
51 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Priscilla Simmons'.
Fri, Dec 19 1924 –
Thu, Jan 28 2021
Portrait of Kevin HooksKevin Hooks
Kevin Hooks was
18 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Junior'.
Fri, Sep 19 1958
Portrait of Eric HooksEric Hooks
Eric Hooks was
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as 'Highpockets'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Beah RichardsBeah Richards
Beah Richards was
56 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Grandma'.
Mon, Jul 12 1920 –
Thu, Sep 14 2000
Portrait of Lincoln KilpatrickLincoln Kilpatrick
Lincoln Kilpatrick was
44 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Joe Mayfield'.
Fri, Feb 12 1932 –
Tue, May 18 2004
Portrait of Mary AliceMary Alice
Mary Alice was
39 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Helen Mayfield'.
Thu, Dec 03 1936 –
Wed, Jul 27 2022
Portrait of Edward BinnsEdward Binns
Edward Binns was
60 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Mr. Claypool'.
Tue, Sep 12 1916 –
Tue, Dec 04 1990
Portrait of Sonny Jim GainesSonny Jim Gaines
Sonny Jim Gaines was
48 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Trunk'.
Sun, Jan 01 1928 –
Sat, Sep 02 2006
Portrait of Minnie GentryMinnie Gentry
Minnie Gentry was
60 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Aunt Velvet'.
Thu, Dec 02 1915 –
Tue, May 11 1993
Portrait of Tia RanceTia Rance
Tia Rance was
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as 'Darlene'.
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Portrait of Philip WendePhilip Wende
Philip Wende was
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as 'Sheriff'.
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Portrait of Albert B. Cooper IVAlbert B. Cooper IV
Albert B. Cooper IV was
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as 'Stand-in (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Robert Ellis MillerRobert Ellis Miller
Robert Ellis Miller was
44 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Director'
Mon, Jul 18 1932 –
Fri, Jan 27 2017
Portrait of Terry K. MeadeTerry K. Meade
Terry K. Meade was
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as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Melvin Van PeeblesMelvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles was
44 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Writer'
Sun, Aug 21 1932 –
Tue, Sep 21 2021
Portrait of Philip Barry Jr.Philip Barry Jr.
Philip Barry Jr. was
53 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Producer'
Wed, Aug 08 1923 –
Sat, May 16 1998
Portrait of Argyle Nelson Jr.Argyle Nelson Jr.
Argyle Nelson Jr. was
45 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Editor'
Sat, Apr 18 1931
Portrait of Peter MatzPeter Matz
Peter Matz was
47 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Music'
Tue, Nov 06 1928 –
Fri, Aug 09 2002
Portrait of Ray BealRay Beal
Ray Beal was
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as 'Art Direction'
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