Cry, the Beloved Country
1951, English. Directed by Zoltan Korda.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Zoltan KordaDirector
- Canada LeeStephen Kumalo
- Charles CarsonJames Jarvis
- Sidney PoitierReverend Msimangu
- Joyce CareyMargaret Jarvis
- Geoffrey KeenFather Vincent
- Vivien ClintonMary
- Michael GoodliffeMartens
- Albertina TembaMrs. Kumalo
- Edric ConnorJohn Kumalo
- Lionel NgakaneAbsolom Kumalo
- Charles McRaeSibeko
- Bruce Meredith SmithCaptain Jaarsveldt
Details
- Released
- 16 November 1951
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alan Paton, John Howard Lawson
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What Cry, the Beloved Country is based on
Cry, the Beloved Country is based on Cry, the Beloved Country, a 1948 novel by Alan Paton.
Novel · 1948
Cry, the Beloved Country
By Alan Paton
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How long is Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Cry, the Beloved Country parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cry, the Beloved Country is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cry, the Beloved Country on?
Cry, the Beloved Country isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cry, the Beloved Country?
If you liked Cry, the Beloved Country, try The Power of One, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, Heaven Is for Real.
Who directed Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country (1951) was directed by Zoltan Korda and stars Canada Lee, Charles Carson, Sidney Poitier.
What is Cry, the Beloved Country based on?
Cry, the Beloved Country is based on Cry, the Beloved Country, a 1948 novel by Alan Paton.