Roots: The Gift
7.1/ 10IMDb6.713
19881h 33mPG
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- JJohn McMartin
- JJames McIntire
- MMaria Bryant
- AAlex Haley
- LLouis Gossett Jr.
- TTim Russ
- KKate Mulgrew
- KKarl Anthony Smith
- LLawrence Mandley
- JJohn Sherrod
Crew
- Director
- Kevin Hooks
- Writer
- David Eyre
- Producers
- David L. Wolper, Mark Wolper, Bernard Sofronski
- Production
- David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Frequently asked questions
What is Roots: The Gift rated?
Roots: The Gift has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 13 votes.
Who directed Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift was directed by Kevin Hooks.
When was Roots: The Gift released?
Roots: The Gift was released in 1988.
