Synopsis:
The classic film adaptation of James Hilton's romantic novel of a paradise found... and almost lost forever. Revolution has broken out in China, and English diplomat Robert Conway and his brother George help to evacuate British citizens from the danger zone. But on their way home, gunmen hijack their plane and take them off course; they finally crash in the mountains of Tibet. To the survivors' surprise, a rescue team approaches and leads them into the land of Shangri-La. Robert Conway discovers that the country, established nearly two centuries ago, has magic qualities; within its borders people may survive for hundreds of years, and live in peace and harmony with each other and the world. For Robert, Shangri-La is everything he ever dreamed of -- but his brother wants only to leave. Should he stay, and desert his brother... or go, and never see Shangri-La again?

Notes:
At the time this was released, it was Columbia's highest costing film to date (around $2,500,000). The lamasery itself took 150 workmen and two months to build.

Reviews:
"...LOST HORIZON has become one of the most beloved films of that most beloved of directors, Frank Capra....LOST HORIZON remains timeless in its essential appeal..." - 06/28/1986 Los Angeles Times, p.C5

"...A truly startling experience..." - 04/01/2001 Sight and Sound, p.62

"Seen today, LOST HORIZON reveals itself as a strange, beguiling gem of a film..." - 03/01/2011 Empire