The Lost Man (1969)
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Jason Higgs (Sidney Poitier) is an angry black man who plans to rob a factory payroll. With the help of his accomplices Dennis (Al Freeman Jr.) and his white girlfriend Cathy (Joanna Shimkus), a racially motivated demonstration diverts attention from the crooks while they rob the safe. Jason is somewhat of a modern-day Robin Hood who wishes to use the money to help the children of incarcerated soul brothers. He only places his hope in the youth who have not been sullied or scalded by the hatred of racial prejudice. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Robert Alan Aurthur
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of The Lost Man
Jason Higgs (Sidney Poitier) is an angry black man who plans to rob a factory payroll. With the help of his accomplices Dennis (Al Freeman Jr.) and his white girlfriend Cathy (Joanna Shimkus), a racially motivated demonstration diverts attention from the crooks while they rob the safe. Jason is somewhat of a modern-day Robin Hood who wishes to use the money to help the children of incarcerated soul brothers. He only places his hope in the youth who have not been sullied or scalded by the hatred of racial prejudice. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Lost Man
- Leon Bibb - Eddie Moxy
- John Day - Officer Parson
- Al Freeman, Jr. - Dennis Laurence
- Doug Johnson - Teddy
- Frank Marth - Warren
- Paulene Myers - Grandma
- Dolph Sweet - Police Captain
- Michael Tolan - Hamilton
- Lee Weaver - Willie
- Richard Anthony Williams - Ronald
- David Steinberg - Photographer
- Joanna Shimkus - Cathy Ellis
- Virginia Capers - Theresa
- Richard Dysart - Barnes
- Bernie Hamilton - Reggie Page
- Lincoln Kilpatrick - Minister
- Vonetta McGee - Diane
- Maxine Stuart - Miss Harrison
- Beverly Todd - Sally
- George Tyne - Plainclothesman
- Arnold Williams - Terry
- Paul Winfield - Orville
- Morris Erby - Miller
- Sidney Poitier - Jason Higgs
- Director(s):
- Robert Alan Aurthur
- Writer(s):
- Robert Alan Aurthur
- Producer(s):
- Edward Muhl, Melville Tucker
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children)
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