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6.6 / 10(15 votes)IMDb19651h 38mUnited States of America

Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion

“The roaringly funny tale of a cross-eyed lion who is almost human...”

Synopsis

When a native village is apparently terrorized by a Lion, the local sergeant enlists the help of a veterinarian working at a nearby animal study center. It is soon discovered that the Lion has a unique problem, it has double vision due to the fact that it is cross eyed and therefore cannot hunt. The Lion is taken back to the study center and is soon adopted by the vet's daughter. Meanwhile, a dangerous criminal is planning to capture young Gorillas and sell them on the black market...

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Clarence, The Cross-Eyed Lion - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 4, 1965

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Andrew Marton
Screenplay & Story
Alan Caillou
Original Title
Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
Ivan Tors Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andrew Marton

Screenplay & Story

Alan Caillou, Art Arthur, Marshall Thompson

Department Leadership Roster

Andrew Marton

Andrew Marton

Director

Alan Caillou

Alan Caillou

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

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What is Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion about?

When a native village is apparently terrorized by a Lion, the local sergeant enlists the help of a veterinarian working at a nearby animal study center. It is soon discovered that the Lion has a unique problem, it has double vision due to the fact that it is cross eyed and therefore cannot hunt. The Lion is taken back to the study center and is soon adopted by the vet's daughter. Meanwhile, a dangerous criminal is planning to capture young Gorillas and sell them on the black market...

Who directed Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion?

Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion was directed by Andrew Marton.

Who stars in Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion?

The principal cast of Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion includes Marshall Thompson, Betsy Drake, Richard Haydn, Alan Caillou, Rockne Tarkington.

When was Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion released and how long is it?

Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion?

Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).