
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.
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Explore the complete cast of Cry, the Beloved Country, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Sidney Poitier
Reverend Msimangu

Geoffrey Keen
Father Vincent

Joyce Carey
Margaret Jarvis

Canada Lee
Stephen Kumalo

Michael Goodliffe
Martens

Andrew Kay
John Harrison (uncredited)

Bruce Anderson
Frank Smith

Charles Carson
James Jarvis

Vivien Clinton
Mary

Albertina Temba
Mrs. Kumalo

Edric Connor
John Kumalo

Lionel Ngakane
Absolom Kumalo

Charles McRae
Sibeko

Bruce Meredith Smith
Captain Jaarsveldt

Ribbon Dhlamini
Gertrude

Daniel Adnewmah
Client of Gertrude (uncredited)

John Arnatt
Prison Warden (uncredited)

Henry Blumenthal
Arthur Jarvis (uncredited)

Cecil Cartwright
Mr. Harrison (uncredited)

Max Dhlamini
Father Thomas (uncredited)

Clement McCallin
First Reporter (uncredited)

Michael Golden
Second Reporter (uncredited)

Berdine Grünewald
Mary Jarvis (uncredited)

Tsepo Gugushe
Gertrude's Child (uncredited)

Scott Harrold
Police Superintendent (uncredited)

Bari Jonson
Accused Man (uncredited)

Cyril Kwaza
Matthew Kumalo (uncredited)

Evelyn Nayati
Mrs. Lithebe (uncredited)

Reginald Ngcobo
Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Emily Pooe
Mrs. Ndela (uncredited)

Shayiaw Riba
Father Tisa (uncredited)

Stanley Van Beers
Judge (uncredited)
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