Cry, the Beloved Country
"Filmed in Africa...Where It Was Lived!"
Originally released in 1951. Cry, the Beloved Country is a drama film. directed by Zoltan Korda.
Starring Canada Lee, Charles Carson, and Sidney Poitier
Synopsis
In the back country of South Africa, black minister Stephen Kumalo journeys to the city to search for his missing son, only to find his people living in squalor and his son a criminal. Reverend Misimangu is a young South African clergyman who helps find his missing son-turned-thief and sister-turned-prostitute in the slums of Johannesburg.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Canada Lee
as Stephen Kumalo
Charles Carson
as James Jarvis
Sidney Poitier
as Reverend Msimangu
Joyce Carey
as Margaret Jarvis
Geoffrey Keen
as Father Vincent
Vivien Clinton
as Mary
Michael Goodliffe
as Martens
Albertina Temba
as Mrs. Kumalo
Edric Connor
as John Kumalo
Lionel Ngakane
as Absolom Kumalo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- London Films Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cry, the Beloved Country about?
In the back country of South Africa, black minister Stephen Kumalo journeys to the city to search for his missing son, only to find his people living in squalor and his son a criminal. Reverend Mis...
Who directed Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country was directed by Zoltan Korda.
How long is Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Cry, the Beloved Country released?
Cry, the Beloved Country was released on November 16, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cry, the Beloved Country?
The main cast of Cry, the Beloved Country includes Canada Lee, Charles Carson, Sidney Poitier, Joyce Carey, Geoffrey Keen.