Lost Horizon // 1937 // Cinema Retro

Lost Horizon (1937) is a classic adventure-drama directed by Frank Capra, based on the novel by James Hilton. The film follows a group of Westerners whose plane crashes in the Himalayas, where they discover the mysterious and idyllic valley of Shangri-La. Led by Robert Conway, the group encounters a seemingly utopian society untouched by the chaos of the outside world. As Conway unravels the secrets of Shangri-La, he must choose between staying in paradise or returning to civilization. This timeless tale explores themes of peace, immortality, and the human desire for harmony.

Directed by: Frank Capra
Based on the novel by: James Hilton
Starring: Ronald Colman as Robert Conway, Jane Wyatt as Sondra, Edward Everett Horton as Lovett, John Howard as George Conway, Thomas Mitchell as Barnard, Sam Jaffe as the High Lama

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