Cry, the Beloved Country
“Filmed in Africa...Where It Was Lived!”
Synopsis
In the back country of South Africa, black minister Stephen Kumalo journeys to the city to search for his missing son, only to find his people living in squalor and his son a criminal. Reverend Misimangu is a young South African clergyman who helps find his missing son-turned-thief and sister-turned-prostitute in the slums of Johannesburg.
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Type: Clip • Published 2018-03-02
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Canada Lee
Stephen Kumalo
Charles Carson
James Jarvis
Sidney Poitier
Reverend Msimangu
Joyce Carey
Margaret Jarvis
Geoffrey Keen
Father Vincent
Vivien Clinton
Mary
Michael Goodliffe
Martens
Albertina Temba
Mrs. Kumalo
Edric Connor
John Kumalo
Lionel Ngakane
Absolom Kumalo
Charles McRae
Sibeko
Bruce Meredith Smith
Captain Jaarsveldt
Bruce Anderson
Frank Smith
Ribbon Dhlamini
Gertrude
Daniel Adnewmah
Client of Gertrude (uncredited)
John Arnatt
Prison Warden (uncredited)
Henry Blumenthal
Arthur Jarvis (uncredited)
Cecil Cartwright
Mr. Harrison (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoltan Korda
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Paton, John Howard Lawson
- Original Score
- Raymond Gallois-Montbrun
- Original Title
- Cry, the Beloved Country
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoltan Korda
Alan Paton, John Howard Lawson
Raymond Gallois-Montbrun
Robert Krasker
David Eady
Zoltan Korda, Alan Paton
Department Leadership Roster
Zoltan Korda
Director
Alan Paton
Writer
John Howard Lawson
Writer
Zoltan Korda
Producer
Alan Paton
Producer
Raymond Gallois-Montbrun
Original Music Composer
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
David Eady
Editor
Maisie Kelly
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Cry, the Beloved Country about?
In the back country of South Africa, black minister Stephen Kumalo journeys to the city to search for his missing son, only to find his people living in squalor and his son a criminal. Reverend Misimangu is a young South African clergyman who helps find his missing son-turned-thief and sister-turned-prostitute in the slums of Johannesburg.
Who directed Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country was directed by Zoltan Korda.
Who stars in Cry, the Beloved Country?
The principal cast of Cry, the Beloved Country includes Canada Lee, Charles Carson, Sidney Poitier, Joyce Carey, Geoffrey Keen.
When was Cry, the Beloved Country released and how long is it?
Cry, the Beloved Country was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Cry, the Beloved Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cry, the Beloved Country was composed by Raymond Gallois-Montbrun.
Is Cry, the Beloved Country based on a book or true story?
Cry, the Beloved Country is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Paton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).