Cry, the Beloved Country(1995)
Cry, the Beloved Country Synopsis
A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.
Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) is a drama film directed by Darrell James Roodt, released on December 15, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Richard Harris, James Earl Jones, Charles S. Dutton and Vusi Kunene. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Darrell James Roodt
- Writers:
- Ronald Harwood, Alan Paton, Joshua Sinclair
- Producers:
- Anant Singh, Harry Alan Towers
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Gilpin
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Alpine Pty Limited, Distant Horizon, Miramax
- Revenue:
- $676,525
- Status:
- Released
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Cry, the Beloved Country Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Harris
as James Jarvis
James Earl Jones
as Rev. Stephen Kumalo
Charles S. Dutton
as John Kumalo
Vusi Kunene
as Theophilus Msimangu
- Tsholofelo Wechoemang
Tsholofelo Wechoemang
as Child
Dolly Rathebe
as Mrs. Kumalo
- Jack Robinson
Jack Robinson
as Ian Jarvis
- Ramalao Makhene
Ramalao Makhene
as Ramalao Makhene
Jennifer Steyn
as Mary Jarvis
Ian Roberts
as Evans
David Clatworthy
as Clerk of the court
Somizi Mhlongo
as Young Thief
Key crew
Directed by Darrell James Roodt, written by Ronald Harwood, Alan Paton and Joshua Sinclair, produced by Anant Singh and Harry Alan Towers.
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Cry, the Beloved Country Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 28 ratings.
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Cry, the Beloved Country – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cry, the Beloved Country online?
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Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Cry, the Beloved Country?
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The main cast of Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) includes Richard Harris, James Earl Jones, Charles S. Dutton, Vusi Kunene and Tsholofelo Wechoemang. The film was directed by Darrell James Roodt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cry, the Beloved Country released?
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Cry, the Beloved Country was released on December 15, 1995 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Cry, the Beloved Country worth watching?
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Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cry, the Beloved Country?
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