Cry, the Beloved Country
1995, English. Directed by Darrell James Roodt.
A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Darrell James RoodtDirector
- Richard HarrisJames Jarvis
- James Earl JonesRev. Stephen Kumalo
- Charles S. DuttonJohn Kumalo
- Vusi KuneneTheophilus Msimangu
- Tsholofelo WechoemangChild
- Dolly RathebeMrs. Kumalo
- Jack RobinsonIan Jarvis
- Ramalao MakheneRamalao Makhene
- Jennifer SteynMary Jarvis
- Ian RobertsEvans
- David ClatworthyClerk of the court
- Somizi MhlongoYoung Thief
Details
- Released
- 15 December 1995
- Country
- South Africa, United States of America
- Written by
- Ronald Harwood, Joshua Sinclair
- Box office
- $677K
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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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Cry, the Beloved Country runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Cry, the Beloved Country parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cry, the Beloved Country is rated PG-13 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 watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cry, the Beloved Country?
If you liked Cry, the Beloved Country, try Disgrace, Escape from Pretoria, Shepherds and Butchers.
Who directed Cry, the Beloved Country?
Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) was directed by Darrell James Roodt and stars Richard Harris, James Earl Jones, Charles S. Dutton.
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.