Lost Horizon (1973) Movie Review

Starring: Peter Finch, Liv Ullmann, Sally Kellerman, George Kennedy, Michael York, Olivia Hussey, Bobby Van, Charles Boyer, John Gielgud

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Review Summary

An airplane carrying Richard Conway (Colman), a British diplomat, and several civilians escaping China crash lands in the deep snows of the Himalayas. Their group is rescued by the people from Shangri-la – a mysterious valley which is protected by the mountains and hidden from the outside world. This place proves a balm for Conway, but he is soon asked by Father Bero (Boyer) to become leader of the community. All his brother, George (York), wants to do is to leave, even if it means ruining paradise.

Musical version of the story by James Hilton with an all-star cast. The first film version, made in 1937, is considered a classic.

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Composition of Movie
Actual chase scenes or violence - 10%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50%

**Fantasy or Science Fiction?** - fantasy story on present day Earth
Explore/1st contact Yes
Explore plotlet: - exploring a wondrous planet or phenomenon

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status: - diplomat
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events? Yes
Ethnicity/Nationality - English/British
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - an entire race

Setting
Earth setting: - 20th century (1970's to Present)
Takes place on Earth? Yes
Mountains? Yes
Misc settings - fort/castle

Style
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
Tone of movie - upbeat
Any profanity? - None
If Soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE... - Broadway musical
Is this movie based on a - book

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