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Gospel Hill
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Gospel Hill

2008-02-09 · 99 min · ★ 4.8

Drama · Mystery · Thriller

Gospel Hill tells the intersecting story of two men in the fictional South Carolina town of Julia. Danny Glover plays John Malcolm, the son of a slain civil rights activist. Jack Herrod (Tom Bower) is the former sheriff who never got to the bottom of the murder. Their paths begin to cross when a development corporation comes to town with plans to raze Julia's historic Gospel Hill.

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Directors
Giancarlo Esposito
Production companies
Full Glass Films, Great British Films, Premiere Picture, Quiet Hands Productions, Untold Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Adam BaldwinAdam BaldwinCarl Herrod
Angela BassettAngela BassettSarah Malcolm
Tom BowerTom BowerJack Herrod
Giancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoDr. Palmer
Danny GloverDanny GloverJohn Malcolm
Taylor KitschTaylor KitschJoel Herrod
Nia LongNia LongMrs. Palmer
RZARZALonnie
Julia StilesJulia StilesRosie
Chris EllisChris EllisL Donn Murray
Chlöe BaileyChlöe BaileyAnna
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonPaul Malcolm
Phillip BlochPhillip BlochGeorge
C.K. BibbyDr. Bob Owens
Darlene BlackNurse
Jason DownsJason DownsTommy Duncan
Jesse GoreCalvin
Ralph GreeneLuther
David HainesDavid HainesInterviewer
Felix JusticeCitizen

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