Lost Horizon

"At last! The masterpiece of America's foremost film genius blazes to the screen!"

Sep 1 1937 Approved 2h 12m
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

British diplomat Robert Conway and a small group of civilians crash land in the Himalayas, and are rescued by the people of the mysterious, Eden-like valley of Shangri-la. Protected by the mountains from the world outside, where the clouds of World War II are gathering, Shangri-la provides a seductive escape for the world-weary Conway.

Plot

British diplomat Robert Conway and a small group of civilians crash land in the Himalayas, and are rescued by the people of the mysterious, Eden-like valley of Shangri-la. Protected by the mountains from the world outside, where the clouds of World War II are gathering, Shangri-la provides a seductive escape for the world-weary Conway.

Written by

Robert Riskin, James Hilton, Sidney Buchman

Directed by

Frank Capra

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Languages

Español, English

Awards

Won 2 Oscars. 3 wins & 6 nominations total

Scores
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Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
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NA
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