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Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)

English drama film directed by Darrell Roodt

Film facts

Runtime
1h 46m 106 min
Released
1995
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Cry, the Beloved Country has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 min). The English film released in 1995. It is directed by Darrell Roodt and stars James Earl Jones, Richard Harris and Charles S. Dutton.

Cast and crew

Produced by
Harry Alan Towers
Distribution
Miramax, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Based on
Cry, the Beloved Country
Set in
South Africa, Ixopo, Johannesburg
Filmed in
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Cape Province

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1995
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Cry, the Beloved Country?

Cry, the Beloved Country has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes, or 106 min.

When did Cry, the Beloved Country release?

Cry, the Beloved Country released in 1995.

Who directed Cry, the Beloved Country?

Cry, the Beloved Country is directed by Darrell Roodt.

Who is in the cast of Cry, the Beloved Country?

The cast of Cry, the Beloved Country includes James Earl Jones, Richard Harris, Charles S. Dutton, Dolly Rathebe, Vusi Kunene and Jennifer Steyn.

Where can I watch Cry, the Beloved Country online?

Cry, the Beloved Country streams on Netflix.

Is Cry, the Beloved Country based on a true story or a book?

Cry, the Beloved Country is based on Cry, the Beloved Country.

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