The Lost Man
“He crowded a lifetime into 37 suspenseful hours!”
Synopsis
A gang of black militants plots to rob a factory to finance their "revolutionary struggle."
Top Cast
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Sidney Poitier
Jason Higgs
Joanna Shimkus
Cathy Ellis
Al Freeman Jr.
Dennis Lawrence
Michael Tolan
Insp. Carl Hamilton
Leon Bibb
Eddie Moxie
Richard Dysart
Barnes
David Steinberg
Photographer
Beverly Todd
Sally Carter
Paul Winfield
Orville Turner
Bernie Hamilton
Reggie Page
Dick Anthony Williams
Ronald
Dolph Sweet
Police Captain
Arnold Williams
Terry
Virginia Capers
Theresa
Vonetta McGee
Diane Lawrence
Frank Marth
Warren
Maxine Stuart
Miss Harrison
George Tyne
Plainclothesman
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Alan Aurthur
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Alan Aurthur
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones
- Original Title
- The Lost Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Alan Aurthur
Robert Alan Aurthur, F.L. Green
Quincy Jones
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Edward Mann
Edward Muhl, Melville Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Alan Aurthur
Director
Robert Alan Aurthur
Screenplay
Edward Muhl
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
Edward Mann
Editor
Melville Tucker
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lost Man about?
A gang of black militants plots to rob a factory to finance their "revolutionary struggle."
Who directed The Lost Man?
The Lost Man was directed by Robert Alan Aurthur.
Who stars in The Lost Man?
The principal cast of The Lost Man includes Sidney Poitier, Joanna Shimkus, Al Freeman Jr., Michael Tolan, Leon Bibb.
When was The Lost Man released and how long is it?
The Lost Man was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost Man was composed by Quincy Jones.
Is The Lost Man based on a book or true story?
The Lost Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "F.L. Green".