The movie “Lost in the Stars” was released in 1974. It revolves around Stephen Kumalo, portrayed by Brock Peters, who is a black minister from South Africa searching for his son in the unfamiliar locations of Johannesburg. This article provides an insight into the filming locations of the movie, the roles played by the actors, and interesting facts about the movie’s production.
Where it Filmed?
“Lost in the Stars” was filmed in a couple of locations in the United States. The major parts of the movie were shot at the 20th Century Fox Studios, located at 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA. The film crew also made use of the scenic location of Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA. The primary filming dates were from Jun 18, 1973, to August 1973.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brock Peters | Stephen Kumalo |
| Melba Moore | Irina |
| Raymond St. Jacques | John Kumalo |
| Clifton Davis | Absalom |
| Paul Rogers | James Jarvis |
| Paula Kelly | Rose |
| Alan Weeks | Matthew |
| Paulene Myers | Grace |
| John Williams | Judge |
| Ivor Barry | Carmichael |
| Harvey Jason | Arthur Jarvis |
| Ji-Tu Cumbuka | Johannes |
| H.B. Barnum III | Alex |
| Myrna White | Linda |
| Albert Popwell | William |
| John Holland | Van Jarsdale |
| John Hawker | Paulus |
| Bill Walker | Servant |
| Michael-James Wixted | Edward Jarvis |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a musical drama, directed by Daniel Mann, and written by Maxwell Anderson, Alfred Hayes, and Alan Paton.
- Along with Brock Peters, the film stars Melba Moore, Raymond St. Jacques and many others in prominent roles.
- The film is widely appreciated for its captivating storyline and powerful performances.
- The original New York production of “Lost in the Stars” by Maxwell Anderson as librettist and Kurt Weill as composer opened at the Music Box Theater in New York on October 30, 1949, and closed on July 1, 1950, after running for 281 performances.
- Parts of the movie were edited from the movie “Support Your Local Gunfighter” which was released in 1971.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 20th Century Fox Studios – 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0523198
- Longitude: -118.4126303
- Place ID: ChIJH603kOu7woARdE_wbCISU88
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 43.7972473
- Longitude: -123.0590635
- Place ID: ChIJLTJMhkwwwVQR7F97bis8hbo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cottage Grove, OR 97424, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
