The Lost People
Synopsis
Set in a German theatre after the Second World War, two British soldiers are holding a disparate and hostile band of refugees in this theatre, prior to returning them to their homelands. The soldiers have difficulty dealing with the rivalries between Serb and Croat, resistance fighter and collaborator, Pole and Russian, etc. The threat of plague briefly unites them, but eventually even this wears off and the refugees unite in their hostility to the British.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Muriel Box, Bernard Knowles
- Screenplay & Story
- Bridget Boland
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- The Lost People
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Muriel Box, Bernard Knowles
Bridget Boland
John Greenwood
Jack Asher
Gordon Hales
Gordon Wellesley
Department Leadership Roster
Muriel Box
Director
Bernard Knowles
Director
Bridget Boland
Screenplay
Gordon Wellesley
Producer
Gordon Hales
Editor
Jack Asher
Director of Photography
John Greenwood
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost People
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What is The Lost People about?
Set in a German theatre after the Second World War, two British soldiers are holding a disparate and hostile band of refugees in this theatre, prior to returning them to their homelands. The soldiers have difficulty dealing with the rivalries between Serb and Croat, resistance fighter and collaborator, Pole and Russian, etc. The threat of plague briefly unites them, but eventually even this wears off and the refugees unite in their hostility to the British.
Who directed The Lost People?
The Lost People was directed by Muriel Box, Bernard Knowles.
Who stars in The Lost People?
The principal cast of The Lost People includes Dennis Price, Mai Zetterling, Richard Attenborough, Siobhán McKenna, Maxwell Reed.
When was The Lost People released and how long is it?
The Lost People was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost People was composed by John Greenwood.