The Lost Man
He crowded a lifetime into 37 suspenseful hours!
1969 · 122 min · ★ 4.3 · Drama
A gang of black militants plots to rob a factory to finance their "revolutionary struggle."
Directed by Robert Alan Aurthur · Written by Robert Alan Aurthur
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Sidney Poitier Jason Higgs -
Joanna Shimkus Cathy Ellis -
Al Freeman Jr. Dennis Lawrence -
Michael Tolan Insp. Carl Hamilton -
Leon Bibb Eddie Moxie -
Richard Dysart Barnes -
David Steinberg Photographer -
Beverly Todd Sally Carter -
Paul Winfield Orville Turner -
Bernie Hamilton Reggie Page -
Dick Anthony Williams Ronald -
Dolph Sweet Police Captain
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