Movie

Cry, the Beloved Country

“Filmed in Africa...Where It Was Lived!”

★ 6.3(18)19511h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Zoltan Korda
Release date: 1951-11-16
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: London Films Productions

About Cry, the Beloved Country

Cry, the Beloved Country is a 1951 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Zoltan Korda, starring Canada Lee, Charles Carson and Sidney Poitier. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cry, the Beloved Country in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Canada Lee

Stephen Kumalo

Charles Carson

James Jarvis

Sidney Poitier

Reverend Msimangu

Joyce Carey

Margaret Jarvis

Geoffrey Keen

Father Vincent

Vivien Clinton

Mary

Michael Goodliffe

Martens

Albertina Temba

Mrs. Kumalo

Edric Connor

John Kumalo

Lionel Ngakane

Absolom Kumalo

Charles McRae

Sibeko

Bruce Meredith Smith

Captain Jaarsveldt

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookministersouth africaapartheidjohannesburg, south africamissing person

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cry, the Beloved Country in Canada?+

Cry, the Beloved Country is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Cry, the Beloved Country on Netflix?+

Cry, the Beloved Country is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Cry, the Beloved Country?+

Cry, the Beloved Country has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Cry, the Beloved Country?+

Cry, the Beloved Country stars Canada Lee, Charles Carson, Sidney Poitier, Joyce Carey and Geoffrey Keen.

When did Cry, the Beloved Country come out?+

Cry, the Beloved Country is a 1951 movie directed by Zoltan Korda.

What genre is Cry, the Beloved Country?+

Cry, the Beloved Country is Drama film.

Who directed Cry, the Beloved Country?+

Cry, the Beloved Country was directed by Zoltan Korda.