Cry, the Beloved Country (1951): Cast
Cry, the Beloved Country is a 1951 drama directed by Zoltan Korda, starring Canada Lee as Stephen Kumalo, Edric Connor and Lionel Ngakane. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Zoltan Korda
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- London Films Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cry, the Beloved Country About?
The premise of Cry, the Beloved Country without spoilers.
Set in South Africa’s backcountry, black minister Stephen Kumalo travels to Johannesburg to locate his missing son. He discovers his people living in poverty and learns his son has become a criminal. Reverend Misimangu, a clergyman, assists Kumalo in searching for his son‑turned‑thief and his sister‑turned‑prostitute within the city’s slums.
Cry, the Beloved Country Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- africa
- based on novel
Cry, the Beloved Country Cast & Characters
Canada Lee leads the cast as Stephen Kumalo, with Edric Connor as John Kumalo and Lionel Ngakane as Absolom Kumalo. Directed by Zoltan Korda; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Zoltan Korda
- Canada Lee as Stephen Kumalo
- Edric Connor as John Kumalo
- Lionel Ngakane as Absolom Kumalo
- Albertina Temba as Mrs. Kumalo
Also Starring in Cry, the Beloved Country
· 28 more- Cyril Kwaza Matthew Kumalo (uncredited)
- Sidney Poitier Reverend Msimangu
- Geoffrey Keen Father Vincent
- Joyce Carey Margaret Jarvis
- Michael Goodliffe Martens
- Charles Carson James Jarvis
- Michael Golden Second Reporter (uncredited)
- John Arnatt Prison Warden (uncredited)
- Stanley Van Beers Judge (uncredited)
- Scott Harrold Police Superintendent (uncredited)
- Clement McCallin First Reporter (uncredited)
- Bari Jonson Accused Man (uncredited)
- Andrew Kay John Harrison (uncredited)
- Bruce Anderson Frank Smith
- Vivien Clinton Mary
- Charles McRae Sibeko
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- Bruce Meredith Smith Captain Jaarsveldt
- Ribbon Dhlamini Gertrude
- Daniel Adnewmah Client of Gertrude (uncredited)
- Henry Blumenthal Arthur Jarvis (uncredited)
- Cecil Cartwright Mr. Harrison (uncredited)
- Max Dhlamini Father Thomas (uncredited)
- Berdine Grünewald Mary Jarvis (uncredited)
- Tsepo Gugushe Gertrude's Child (uncredited)
- Evelyn Nayati Mrs. Lithebe (uncredited)
- Reginald Ngcobo Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Emily Pooe Mrs. Ndela (uncredited)
- Shayiaw Riba Father Tisa (uncredited)
More from Zoltan Korda
More films directed by Zoltan Korda: Storm Over the Nile, A Woman’s Vengeance, The Macomber Affair and Counter-Attack.
Cars in Cry, the Beloved Country
8 cars on screen, including the 1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Panel and the 1946 Dodge Custom.
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1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Panel Minor role -
1946 Dodge Custom Minor role -
1949 Ford Minor role -
1948 Ford F-1 Panel Minor role
Cry, the Beloved Country Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “African Fury” and “Piangi mio amato paese”.
- Also known as
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- African Fury
- Piangi mio amato paese
- Pleure, ô pays bien-aimé
- Os Deserdados
- Hvide mand, vær os nådig!
- 非洲的愤怒
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Cry, the Beloved Country FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cry, the Beloved Country, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Cry, the Beloved Country released?
Cry, the Beloved Country was released on November 16, 1951.
Who directed Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country was directed by Zoltan Korda.
More films by Zoltan Korda Who is in the cast of Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country stars Canada Lee as Stephen Kumalo, Edric Connor as John Kumalo and Lionel Ngakane as Absolom Kumalo, among 32 credited actors.
Does Cry, the Beloved Country have a post-credit scene?
No. Cry, the Beloved Country has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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