The Lost People
Originally released in 1949. The Lost People is a war/drama film. directed by Muriel Box. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dennis Price, Mai Zetterling, and Richard Attenborough
Synopsis
Set in a German theatre after the Second World War, two British soldiers are holding a disparate and hostile band of refugees in this theatre, prior to returning them to their homelands. The soldiers have difficulty dealing with the rivalries between Serb and Croat, resistance fighter and collaborator, Pole and Russian, etc. The threat of plague briefly unites them, but eventually even this wears off and the refugees unite in their hostility to the British.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gainsborough Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lost People about?
Set in a German theatre after the Second World War, two British soldiers are holding a disparate and hostile band of refugees in this theatre, prior to returning them to their homelands. The soldie...
Who directed The Lost People?
The Lost People was directed by Muriel Box.
How long is The Lost People?
The Lost People has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Lost People released?
The Lost People was released on August 22, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lost People?
The main cast of The Lost People includes Dennis Price, Mai Zetterling, Richard Attenborough, Siobhán McKenna, Maxwell Reed.