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Brock Peters
Stephen Kumalo
Melba Moore
Irina
Raymond St. Jacques
John Kumalo
Clifton Davis
Absalom
Paul Rogers
James Jarvis
Paula Kelly
Rose
Alan Weeks
Matthew
Paulene Myers
Grace
John Williams
Judge
Ivor Barry
Carmichael
Harvey Jason
Arthur Jarvis
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Johannes
H.B. Barnum III
Alex
Myrna White
Linda
William Glover
Eland
Albert Popwell
William
John Holland
Van Jarsdale
John Hawker
Paulus
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Hayes
- Original Score
- Kurt Weill
- Original Title
- Lost in the Stars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- The American Film Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Mann
Alfred Hayes, Maxwell Anderson, Alan Paton
Kurt Weill
Robert B. Hauser
Walter Hannemann
Edward Lewis, Ely A. Landau
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Mann
Director
Ely A. Landau
Producer
Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography
Alfred Hayes
Screenplay
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Kurt Weill
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost in the Stars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lost in the Stars about?
A black South African minister searches the unfamiliar back alleys and shantytowns of Johannesburg for his son.
Who directed Lost in the Stars?
Lost in the Stars was directed by Daniel Mann.
Who stars in Lost in the Stars?
The principal cast of Lost in the Stars includes Brock Peters, Melba Moore, Raymond St. Jacques, Clifton Davis, Paul Rogers.
When was Lost in the Stars released and how long is it?
Lost in the Stars was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Lost in the Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost in the Stars was composed by Kurt Weill.
Is Lost in the Stars based on a book or true story?
Lost in the Stars is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Paton".