

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
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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
Andrew Marton
Alan Caillou, Art Arthur, Marshall Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Marton
Director
Alan Caillou
Screenplay
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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.).



















