Lost Horizon
“Come to Shangri-La! Come to a new world of music, a new world of adventure, and a new world of love!”
Synopsis
While escaping war-torn China, a group of Europeans crash in the Himalayas, where they are rescued and taken to the mysterious Valley of the Blue Moon, Shangri-La.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The official theatrical trailer for LOST HORIZON in HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-28
Top Cast
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Peter Finch
Richard Conway
Liv Ullmann
Catherine
Sally Kellerman
Sally Hughes
George Kennedy
Sam Cornelius
Michael York
George Conway
Olivia Hussey
Maria
Bobby Van
Harry Lovett
James Shigeta
Brother To-Lenn
Charles Boyer
The High Lama
John Gielgud
Chang
Kent Smith
Bill Fergunson
John van Dreelen
Dr. Verden
Larry Duran
Asian Pilot
Miiko Taka
Nurse
Tybee Brascia
Dancer
Neil Jon
Hedley Mattingly
Col. Rawley
Virginia Ann Lee
Ritual Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.64x
-$2.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Jarrott
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Kramer
- Original Score
- Burt Bacharach
- Original Title
- Lost Horizon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Budget
- $5.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Ross Hunter Productions, Frank Capra Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Jarrott
Larry Kramer, James Hilton, Hal David
Burt Bacharach
Robert Surtees
Maury Winetrobe
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Jarrott
Director
Larry Kramer
Screenplay
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Burt Bacharach
Original Music Composer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Ross Hunter
Producer
Maury Winetrobe
Editor
E. Preston Ames
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Horizon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lost Horizon about?
While escaping war-torn China, a group of Europeans crash in the Himalayas, where they are rescued and taken to the mysterious Valley of the Blue Moon, Shangri-La.
Who directed Lost Horizon?
Lost Horizon was directed by Charles Jarrott.
Who stars in Lost Horizon?
The principal cast of Lost Horizon includes Peter Finch, Liv Ullmann, Sally Kellerman, George Kennedy, Michael York.
When was Lost Horizon released and how long is it?
Lost Horizon was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lost Horizon?
Lost Horizon had a reported production budget of $5.9M and grossed $3.8M at the worldwide box office (0.64 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Lost Horizon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost Horizon was composed by Burt Bacharach.
Is Lost Horizon based on a book or true story?
Lost Horizon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Hilton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lost Horizon?
Lost Horizon holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).