Amazing Grace (1974)
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Veteran black comedienne Jackie "Mobs" Mabley is featured in her first (and last) starring vehicle, Amazing Grace. Essentially playing herself, Mabley portrays a feisty ghetto dweller who champions the cause of ex-convict Moses Gunn. With the old lady's help, Gunn is elected mayor, then proceeds to clean up his corruption-ridden administration. Amazing Gracealso includes appearances by Slappy White, Butterfly McQueen and Stepin Fetchit. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Stan Lathan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Amazing Grace
Veteran black comedienne Jackie "Mobs" Mabley is featured in her first (and last) starring vehicle, Amazing Grace. Essentially playing herself, Mabley portrays a feisty ghetto dweller who champions the cause of ex-convict Moses Gunn. With the old lady's help, Gunn is elected mayor, then proceeds to clean up his corruption-ridden administration. Amazing Gracealso includes appearances by Slappy White, Butterfly McQueen and Stepin Fetchit. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 97 mins
Complete Cast of Amazing Grace
- Stepin Fetchit - Cousin Lincoln
- Butterfly McQueen - Clarine
- Gary Bolling - William
- James Karen - Annenberg
- George Lee Miles - Strokes
- Moses Gunn - Welton J. Walters
- Slappy White - Forthwith Wilson
- Rosalind Cash - Creola Waters
- Moms Mabley - Grace
- Dolph Sweet - Mayor Scott
- Director(s):
- Stan Lathan
- Writer(s):
- Matt Robinson
- Producer(s):
- Matt Robinson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Suitable for Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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