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Lost in the Stars

G 1974 1h 54m Musical List
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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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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
Ely Landau
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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