Androcles and the Lion
Synopsis
Shaw used the traditional fable of Andocles to focus on the integrity of religious belief. Androcles, a christian fleeing persecution in Rome, is captured by Caesar's men. Alongside other christians - Ferrovius, a fierce fighter, Lavinia, a beautiful aristocrat and would-be martyr Spintho - he must face the lions of the Coliseum. How will each of them face their desperate fate?
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Billy Connolly
Androcles
Anna Calder-Marshall
Lavinia
Bernard Bresslaw
Ferrovius
Rupert Frazer
The Captain
Peter Copley
Caesar
John Tordoff
Spintho
Stafford Gordon
Centurion
Roy Jones
The Lion
Percy Edwards
The Lion's Voice
Peter Land
Lentulus
Desmond Maurer
Metellus
Jane Freeman
Megaera
Barry Jackson
The Editor
Paul Hargreaves
The Ox Driver
Stephen Rashbrook
The Call Boy
Leo Dolan
The Menagerie Keeper
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- George Bernard Shaw
- Original Title
- Androcles and the Lion
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Bernard Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
George Bernard Shaw
Writer
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What is Androcles and the Lion about?
Shaw used the traditional fable of Andocles to focus on the integrity of religious belief. Androcles, a christian fleeing persecution in Rome, is captured by Caesar's men. Alongside other christians - Ferrovius, a fierce fighter, Lavinia, a beautiful aristocrat and would-be martyr Spintho - he must face the lions of the Coliseum. How will each of them face their desperate fate?
Who directed Androcles and the Lion?
Androcles and the Lion was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Androcles and the Lion?
The principal cast of Androcles and the Lion includes Billy Connolly, Anna Calder-Marshall, Bernard Bresslaw, Rupert Frazer, Peter Copley.
When was Androcles and the Lion released and how long is it?
Androcles and the Lion was released in 1984 with a total runtime of Unknown.