Cry, the Beloved Country
Synopsis
A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.
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Cry, The Beloved Country - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-05
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Richard Harris
James Jarvis
James Earl Jones
Rev. Stephen Kumalo
Charles S. Dutton
John Kumalo
Vusi Kunene
Theophilus Msimangu
Tsholofelo Wechoemang
Child
Dolly Rathebe
Mrs. Kumalo
Jack Robinson
Ian Jarvis
Ramalao Makhene
Ramalao Makhene
Jennifer Steyn
Mary Jarvis
Ian Roberts
Evans
David Clatworthy
Clerk of the court
Somizi Mhlongo
Young Thief
Patrick Ndlovu
Man 1
Darlington Michaels
Man 2
King Twala
Man 3
Sam Ngakane
Mafolo
John Whiteley
Father Vincent
Lillian Dube
Mrs. Lithebe
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$677K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darrell James Roodt
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Harwood, Alan Paton, Joshua Sinclair
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Cry, the Beloved Country
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $677K
- Production Studios
- Alpine Pty Limited, Distant Horizon, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darrell James Roodt
Ronald Harwood, Alan Paton, Joshua Sinclair
John Barry
Paul Gilpin
David Heitner
Anant Singh, Harry Alan Towers
Department Leadership Roster
Anant Singh
Producer
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
Paul Gilpin
Director of Photography
David Heitner
Editor
David Barkham
Production Design
Darrell James Roodt
Director
Ronald Harwood
Writer
Joshua Sinclair
Writer
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cry, the Beloved Country
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What is Cry, the Beloved Country about?
A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.
Who directed Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country was directed by Darrell James Roodt.
Who stars in Cry, the Beloved Country?
The principal cast of Cry, the Beloved Country includes Richard Harris, James Earl Jones, Charles S. Dutton, Vusi Kunene, Tsholofelo Wechoemang.
When was Cry, the Beloved Country released and how long is it?
Cry, the Beloved Country was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Cry, the Beloved Country make at the box office?
Cry, the Beloved Country grossed $677K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cry, the Beloved Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cry, the Beloved Country was composed by John Barry.
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: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).