To Walk with Lions
Synopsis
Drama based loosely on the final years of Kenya game warden and lion-raiser George Adamson's life. An unofficial sequel to 'Born Free' (1966) and 'Living Free' (1972), which also dramatized the life of Adamson, this film picks up the life of George on the African wildlife preserve he runs with the help of his brother Terrence. When drifter Tony Fitzjohn arrives to work for the old men he initially takes poorly to the task, almost savaged by a lion on his first day and on the verge of leaving when he hears that his predecessor was killed in a similar incident. The arrival of a lion cub that Fitzjohn must care for and raise changes everything. Soon he finds himself helping the brothers in their fight to save lions - and, ultimately, the park itself - from the poachers, soldiers and corrupt government officials that threaten them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Schultz
- Screenplay & Story
- Sharon Buckingham, Keith Ross Leckie
- Original Score
- Alan Reeves
- Original Title
- To Walk with Lions
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Studio Eight Productions, Kingsborough Greenlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Schultz
Sharon Buckingham, Keith Ross Leckie
Alan Reeves
Jean Lépine
Angelo Corrao
Julie Allan, Pieter Kroonenburg
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Schultz
Director
Sharon Buckingham
Writer
Keith Ross Leckie
Writer
Julie Allan
Producer
Pieter Kroonenburg
Producer
Jean Lépine
Director of Photography
Angelo Corrao
Editor
Suzanne Belcher
Costume Design
Nicole Pelletier
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Walk with Lions
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What is To Walk with Lions about?
Drama based loosely on the final years of Kenya game warden and lion-raiser George Adamson's life. An unofficial sequel to 'Born Free' (1966) and 'Living Free' (1972), which also dramatized the life of Adamson, this film picks up the life of George on the African wildlife preserve he runs with the help of his brother Terrence. When drifter Tony Fitzjohn arrives to work for the old men he initially takes poorly to the task, almost savaged by a lion on his first day and on the verge of leaving when he hears that his predecessor was killed in a similar incident. The arrival of a lion cub that Fitzjohn must care for and raise changes everything. Soon he finds himself helping the brothers in their fight to save lions - and, ultimately, the park itself - from the poachers, soldiers and corrupt government officials that threaten them.
Who directed To Walk with Lions?
To Walk with Lions was directed by Carl Schultz.
Who stars in To Walk with Lions?
The principal cast of To Walk with Lions includes Richard Harris, John Michie, Ian Bannen, Honor Blackman, Kerry Fox.
When was To Walk with Lions released and how long is it?
To Walk with Lions was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for To Walk with Lions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Walk with Lions was composed by Alan Reeves.
What is the age rating and content advisory for To Walk with Lions?
To Walk with Lions holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).