Roots: The Gift
Originally released in 1988. Roots: The Gift is a drama/history film. directed by Kevin Hooks.
Starring LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., and Avery Brooks
Synopsis
On Christmas Eve 1770, a young African warrior, who three years prior had been captured and sold into slavery in America, leads a desperate group of runaway slaves as they attempt to reach freedom in the North.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
LeVar Burton
as Kunta Kinte
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Fiddler
Avery Brooks
as Cletus Moyer
Kate Mulgrew
as Hattie Carraway
Shaun Cassidy
as Edmund Parker, Jr.
John McMartin
as Edmund Parker, Sr.
Jerry Hardin
as William Reynolds
Annabella Price
as Sarah Parker
Michael Learned
as Amelia Parker
Fran Bennett
as May
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- David L. Wolper Productions
- Warner Bros. Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roots: The Gift about?
On Christmas Eve 1770, a young African warrior, who three years prior had been captured and sold into slavery in America, leads a desperate group of runaway slaves as they attempt to reach freedom ...
Who directed Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift was directed by Kevin Hooks.
How long is Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Roots: The Gift released?
Roots: The Gift was released on December 11, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roots: The Gift?
The main cast of Roots: The Gift includes LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Shaun Cassidy.