Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)

Synopsis: The third film adaptation of Alan Paton's novel. Father Stephen Kumalo lives in a small South African town, detached from the Apartheid-related hardships of the larger cities. But when he receives... The third film adaptation of Alan Paton's novel. Father Stephen Kumalo lives in a small South African town, detached from the Apartheid-related hardships of the larger cities. But when he receives a letter indicating that his sister is in trouble, Father Kumalo journeys to Johannesburg. Once there, his eyes are opened to the violence, poverty, and hardships that his fellow countrymen must suffer. After an arduous search, Kumalo finds his sibling and later his estranged son, only to find that both are engaged in illegal activities just to stay alive. Furthermore, Kumalo's son has killed a white man. Father Kumalo realizes that he faces an uphill battle if he is going to keep his reunited family together. [More]

Starring: James Earl Jones, Richard Harris, Leleti Khumalo, Charles S. Dutton

Starring: James Earl Jones, Richard Harris, Leleti Khumalo, Charles S. Dutton, Dambisa Kente, Eric Miyeni, Vusi Kunene

Director: Darrell James Roodt

Director: Darrell James Roodt

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