A Lion Is in the Streets
“THE ROARING STORY OF A GIVE-AND-TAKE GUY! He took plenty from the chiselers...the crooks...and the tin-horns...and gave 'em nothing in return!”
Synopsis
A charismatic peddler from the Bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
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Laurette Luez tests for Lion is in the Streets (1953) B&W
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-06-03
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Hank Martin
Barbara Hale
Verity Wade Martin
Anne Francis
Sunny-Lou "Flamingo" McManamee
Warner Anderson
Jules Bolduc
John McIntire
Jeb Brown
Jeanne Cagney
Jennie Brown
Lon Chaney Jr.
Spurge McManamee
Frank McHugh
Frank Rector
Larry Keating
Robert L. Castleberry IV
Onslow Stevens
Guy Polli
James Millican
Samuel T. Beach
Mickey Simpson
Tim Beck, Blacksmith
Sara Haden
Lula May McManamee
Ellen Corby
Singing Woman
Lee Aaker
Johnny Briscoe
Guy Way
Court Bailiff
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Luther Davis
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- A Lion Is in the Streets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- William Cagney Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Luther Davis, Adria Locke Langley
Franz Waxman
Harry Stradling Sr.
George Amy
William Cagney
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Luther Davis
Screenplay
William Cagney
Producer
George Amy
Editor
Wiard B. Ihnen
Production Design
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Lion Is in the Streets
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What is A Lion Is in the Streets about?
A charismatic peddler from the Bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
Who directed A Lion Is in the Streets?
A Lion Is in the Streets was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in A Lion Is in the Streets?
The principal cast of A Lion Is in the Streets includes James Cagney, Barbara Hale, Anne Francis, Warner Anderson, John McIntire.
When was A Lion Is in the Streets released and how long is it?
A Lion Is in the Streets was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for A Lion Is in the Streets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Lion Is in the Streets was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is A Lion Is in the Streets based on a book or true story?
A Lion Is in the Streets is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Adria Locke Langley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Lion Is in the Streets?
A Lion Is in the Streets holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).