LOST IN THE STARS (1974) RARE! Brock Peters, Melba Moore, Raymond St. Jacques, Clifton Davis, Paula Kelly
Directed by Daniel Mann and derived from Alan Paton's popular book "Cry, the Beloved Country," this filmed musical follows a Zulu preacher, Reverend Stephen Kumalo (Brock Peters), in his journey to Johannesburg to search for his long-missing son, Absalom (Clifton Davis). He discovers his son is a paroled felon living in a shantytown with his pregnant girlfriend (Melba Moore). Absolom becomes involved in a robbery plan that results in the death of a white anti-apartheid advocate. Absolom is jailed, tried, and sentenced to death, leaving his father unable to continue his ministerial work. The film also stars Raymond St. Jacques and Paula Kelly. ________________________________ Number of DVDs: 1 Quality: 9.5/10 Running Time: 1 hour, 37 mins (approx) Aspect Ratio: Widescreen NOTES: This is a fan-made DVD set. Not a studio release.