Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)
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- PG-13
- 1h 46min
- Drama, Thriller
- 15 Dec 1995 (USA)
- Movie
A South African preacher goes to search for his wayward son, who has committed a crime in the big city.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 4 nominations.
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| James Earl Jones | ... |
Rev. Stephen Kumalo
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| Richard Harris | ... |
James Jarvis
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| Vusi Kunene | ... |
Theophilus Msimangu
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| Charles S. Dutton | ... |
John Kumalo
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Tsholofelo Wechoemang | ... |
Child
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Dolly Rathebe | ... |
Mrs. Kumalo
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Ramolao Makhene | ... |
Mpanza
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Jack Robinson | ... |
Ian Jarvis
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Jennifer Steyn | ... |
Mary Jarvis
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Patrick Ndlovu | ... |
Man 1
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Darlington Michaels | ... |
Man 2
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King Twala | ... |
Man 3
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| Somizi Mhlongo | ... |
Young Thief
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Sam Ngakane | ... |
Mafolo
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John Whiteley | ... |
Father Vincent
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| Lillian Dube | ... |
Mrs. Lithebe
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Themsie Times | ... |
Shebeen Queen
(as Tembsie Times)
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Tiny Masilio | ... |
Brothel Singer
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Babes Jazz Band | ... |
Jazz Band
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Dambisa Kente | ... |
Gertrude Kumalo
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Fats Bookholane | ... |
Brothel Man
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George Phologane | ... |
Brothel Man
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Morena Sefatsa | ... |
Nephew
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Sydney Chama | ... |
Dubula
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Moses Rakharebe | ... |
Tomlinson
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| Ron Smerczak | ... |
Captain van Jaarsveld
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Tobias Sikwayo | ... |
Thomas
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Anne Curteis | ... |
Mrs. Jarvis
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Abigail Kubeka | ... |
Mrs. Mkize
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| Jerry Mofokeng | ... |
Hlabeni
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Grace Mahlaba | ... |
Nurse
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Ian Roberts | ... |
Evans
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| Leleti Khumalo | ... |
Katie
(as Leleti Kumalo)
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Jonathan Rands | ... |
Glyn Henderson
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Shirley Johnston | ... |
Barbara Henderson
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Ben Kruger | ... |
Police Officer 1
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Dan Robbertse | ... |
Police Officer 2
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Eric Miyeni | ... |
Absolom Kumalo
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| Patrick Shai | ... |
Robert Ndela
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| Robert Whitehead | ... |
Carmichael
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David Clatworthy | ... |
Clerk of the Court
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Themba Ndaba | ... |
Matthew Kumalo
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Louis Seboko | ... |
Johannes Pafuri
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| Graham Armitage | ... |
Judge
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| Greg Latter | ... |
Prosecutor
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Thomas Hall | ... |
Court Usher
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Chris Steyn | ... |
Warder 1
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Antonio Rodrigues | ... |
Warder 2
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Stuart Monthieth | ... |
Warder 3
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Alfred D. Nokwe | ... |
Old Man
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Lorraine Nyathikazi | ... |
Apron Women
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David Phetoe | ... |
Black Priest
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| Stephen Evans | ... |
Court Photographer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Darrell Roodt | ... | (as Darrell James Roodt) |
Written by
| Ronald Harwood | ... | (screenplay) |
| Alan Paton | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Anant Singh | ... | producer |
| Helena Spring | ... | associate producer |
| Harry Alan Towers | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Barry | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Gilpin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Heitner | ||
Editorial Department
| Charlotte Buys | ... | assistant editor |
| Megan Gill | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Marina Van Tonder | ... | (as Marina van Tonder) |
Production Design by
| David Barkham | ||
Art Direction by
| Roland Hunter | ||
Set Decoration by
| Emilia Roux | ||
Costume Design by
| Ruy Filipe | ||
Makeup Department
| Beverley House | ... | makeup and hair assistant |
| Gabriella Molnar | ... | makeup and hair: Mr. Jones |
| Colin Polson | ... | makeup and hair: Mr. Harris |
| Megan Tanner | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Production Management
| Lesley Fox | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Gillian Pearson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Eugene Bezuidenhoudt | ... | second assistant director |
| Graham Hickson | ... | first assistant director |
| Greg Rethman | ... | assistant director: third unit |
| Michael Swan | ... | second unit director |
| Andre Weavind | ... | co-second assistant director |
Art Department
| Hamid Croukamp | ... | property master |
| Rae Wynne-Roberts | ... | construction manager (as Rae Wynna-Roberts) |
Sound Department
| Don Brown | ... | sound recordist: UK insert |
| Charlotte Buys | ... | foley editor |
| Nicky De Beer | ... | sound designer |
| Elinor Hardy | ... | adr editor |
| Sharron Hawkes | ... | adr editor |
| Hal Levinsohn | ... | adr supervisor: American unit |
| Ivan Milborrow | ... | boom operator |
| Shaun Murdoch | ... | sound: second unit |
| David O'Reilly | ... | assistant adr editor |
| Mark Phillips | ... | adr and foley recordist / re-recording mixer |
| Colette Russouw | ... | dialogue editor |
| Richard Sprawson | ... | sound mixer |
| Dan Edelstein | ... | sound editor: US release (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Hans Van der Zanden | ... | rain effects |
| Luke van der Zanden | ... | rain effects |
| Janek Zabielski | ... | smoke effects |
| Stefan Zabielski | ... | smoke effects |
Visual Effects by
| Mark Dornfeld | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Donnine Livingston | ... | visual effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Isaac Mavimbela | ... | stunts |
| Gavin Mey | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Philip Notununu | ... | stunts |
| Graham Press | ... | stunts |
| Rick Snowdon | ... | stunts |
| Peter Spyropoulos | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Harmon Cusack | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Ken Eddy | ... | aerial cameraman |
| Ivan Leathers | ... | second unit camera |
| Michael Swan | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Mike Swan) / second unit camera (as Mike Swan) / second unit director of photography (as Mike Swan) |
Casting Department
| David H. Kramer | ... | adr voice casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Julie Palmer | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Music Department
| John Barry | ... | conductor / music producer |
| English Chamber Orchestra | ... | score performed by |
| Cliff Kohlweck | ... | music editor (as Clif Kohlweck) |
| Shawn Murphy | ... | score mixer |
| Nic Raine | ... | orchestrator |
| Christian Rutherford | ... | orchestra coordinator |
| Steve Mair | ... | musician: double bass (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Snowden | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Maureen Conway | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Dirk Buchmann | ... | action vehicle coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Susan Bradley | ... | title designer |
| Johnny Clur | ... | helicopter pilot (as John Clur) |
| Conrad Cockroft | ... | S.A.B.C. coordinator |
| Elloise Dover | ... | assistant: Mr. Dutton |
| Fiona Fraser | ... | dialogue coach |
| Christopher Gambale | ... | assistant to Harvey Weinstein |
| Rosalind Lurie | ... | title graphics designer |
| Dezi Rorich | ... | unit publicist |
| Owen Sejake | ... | dialogue coach |
| Gloria Stravino | ... | production accountant |
| Gert Uys | ... | helicopter pilot: third unit |
| V. Renee Taylor | ... | mix assistant: New York (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Capitol Films (France)
- Miramax
- Spentzos Film Home Video (1997) (Greece) (VHS)
- Telegroup (Spain)
Special Effects
- Buena Vista Imaging (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Abbey Road Studios (music recorded at)
- Airtime TV Outside Broadcast (equipment)
- Chris Fellows Sound Studios (re-recording studios)
- English Chamber Orchestra (score performed by)
- Epic Soundtrax (soundtrack released by)
- Filmair (aerial equipment)
- Logical Designs (equipment)
- Movie Camera Company (equipment)
- Nexis Pictures (post-production facilities)
- Sequence Post Production (post-production facilities)
- Sound One (adr facility: American unit)
- Tableau Production Services (equipment)
- Technicolor (prints)
- Video Lab (video services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
South African church minister Steven Kumalo is summoned from his village to Johannesburg. There he finds that his son Absolom has been jailed in connection with a robbery in which a white man was killed. The father of the white man, James Jarvis, is a supporter of apartheid, the separation of the races which is the law of South Africa. When they encounter each other, both Kumalo and Jarvis come to unexpected realizations not only about their sons, but about the nature of their own humanity.
Written by Jim Beaver |
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| Taglines | Divided by injustice. Two men unite. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The background instrumental music in the movie is the same as the theme song from the movie Zulu (1964). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 2nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Exile See more » |
| Quotes |
Theophilus Msimangu:
But he has some truth on his side. Rev Stephen Kumalo: "Truth"? But how can he have truth on his side and not God? See more » |