The Lost Man Movie Review 1969

Odd, updated remake of 1947's "Odd Man Out," which was based on the novel by F.L. Green. Jason (Poitier) leads a group of black militants in robbing a factory in order to provide money for some civil rights organizations. Two are killed during the crime, which leads to various police shootouts. Meanwhile, Jason enlists the help of white social worker Cathy (Shimkus) to help him escape the country.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 122 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Crime Drama, African America

Screenplay

Robert Arthur

Cast

Sidney Poitier, Joanna Shimkus, Al Freeman, Michael (Lawrence) Tolan, Richard Dysart, Paul Winfield, Bernie Hamilton, Dolph Sweet, David Steinberg

Cinematography

Gerald Perry Finnerman

Director

Robert Arthur

Music

Quincy Jones

Producer

Universal Pictures