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Cry, the Beloved Country 1995

A devoted Zulu minister travels from his rural home to Johannesburg in search of his son, discovering a harsh reality of urban poverty and crime. Confronted by the systemic injustice and racial prejudice prevalent in the city, he seeks solace and understanding. Through his journey, he unexpectedly connects with a white man also grappling with loss, forging a profound bond that highlights the shared humanity amidst societal division and suffering.

A devoted Zulu minister travels from his rural home to Johannesburg in search of his son, discovering a harsh reality of urban poverty and crime. Confronted by the systemic injustice and racial prejudice prevalent in the city, he seeks solace and understanding. Through his journey, he unexpectedly connects with a white man also grappling with loss, forging a profound bond that highlights the shared humanity amidst societal division and suffering.

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Metacritic

71

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User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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85%

TOMATOMETER

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74%

User Score

IMDb

6.8 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

67

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2nd Screen Actors Guild Awards 1996

James Earl Jones
Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

James Earl Jones

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ACF-Brill

1945

Model IC-41

Cadillac

1947

Series 62

Chevrolet

1939

Master 85

Chevrolet

1939

Master De Luxe

Chevrolet

1935

½-Ton

De

1934

Soto Airflow

Dodge

1937

Business Coupe

Farmall

M

Ford

Model A

Ford

1929

Model A

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