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      Lost in the Stars

      G 1974 1h 54m Musical List
      Reviews Derived from Alan Paton's popular book "Cry, the Beloved Country," this musical follows Stephen Kumalo (Brock Peters), an honest black preacher in apartheid-era South Africa, who decamps to big-city Johannesburg hoping to find his estranged son John (Raymond St. Jacques). He discovers, however, that John is now a criminal with a pregnant girlfriend, Irina (Melba Moore). Becoming increasingly concerned, Stephen fears that his son's dark ways will lead him to jail -- or possibly death. Read More Read Less

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      John Berra Screen International It delivers the goods as the kind of time-waster which is thoroughly preposterous, but no less enjoyable for it. Jun 27, 2023 Full Review Donald J. Levit ReelTalk Movie Reviews The individual drama, the human cost laid at the doorstep of social policies, saves 'Lost in the Stars.' Feb 16, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Irene M so much of the book was left out, not just plot (the best part of the book was ruined in the first scene!), but the complete and utter dilution of the message of the book, which is a Grapes of Wrath like story about agricultural bereftment, and have vs hav nots. So disappointing! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Derived from Alan Paton's popular book "Cry, the Beloved Country," this musical follows Stephen Kumalo (Brock Peters), an honest black preacher in apartheid-era South Africa, who decamps to big-city Johannesburg hoping to find his estranged son John (Raymond St. Jacques). He discovers, however, that John is now a criminal with a pregnant girlfriend, Irina (Melba Moore). Becoming increasingly concerned, Stephen fears that his son's dark ways will lead him to jail -- or possibly death.
      Director
      Daniel Mann
      Producer
      Edward Lewis
      Production Co
      Cinévision Ltée, The American Film Theatre
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      Musical
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jun 11, 2007
      Runtime
      1h 54m
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