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Lost Horizon

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2hrs 30min
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1973
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Synopsis: James Hilton's beloved fantasy novel about the land of Shangri-La was given an awkward musical treatment in this extravagantly produced flop. Larry Kramer's screenplay stays close to the 1937 Frank Capra original, as a plane fleeing China crashes in the Himalayas and a mixed group of survivors discovers the magical, peaceful land of Shangri-La. Here the film becomes a full-fledged musical, with songs by Burt Bacharach and Hal David illustrating the distant realm's nature and the conflict that happiness ... Full Synopsis
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One of the most misguided musical movies ever created, Lost Horizon has to be seen -- or at least glimpsed -- to be believed. The original Frank Capra-directed version is such a classic that a remake is almost bound to fall short, but producer Ross Hunter's version is nothing short of a debacle. The biggest and most important of its numerous problems are that no one seems to really have faith in the ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Richard Conway
Catherine
Sally Hughes
Sam Cornelius
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