Born Free
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Synopsis
At a national park in Kenya, English game warden George Adamson and his wife, Joy, care for three orphaned lion cubs. After the two larger lions are shipped off to a zoo in the Netherlands, the smallest of the three, Elsa, stays with the couple. When Elsa is blamed for causing an elephant stampede in the nearby village, head warden John Kendall demands the young lion either be trained to survive in the wilds of the Serengeti or be sent to a zoo.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Lester Cole
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Born Free
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- High Road, Open Road Films UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hill
Lester Cole, Don Black, Joy Adamson
John Barry
Kenneth Talbot
Don Deacon
Sam Jaffe, Paul B. Radin, Carl Foreman
Department Leadership Roster
Lester Cole
Screenplay
Sam Jaffe
Producer
Paul B. Radin
Producer
Don Deacon
Editor
James Hill
Director
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Talbot
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born Free
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What is Born Free about?
At a national park in Kenya, English game warden George Adamson and his wife, Joy, care for three orphaned lion cubs. After the two larger lions are shipped off to a zoo in the Netherlands, the smallest of the three, Elsa, stays with the couple. When Elsa is blamed for causing an elephant stampede in the nearby village, head warden John Kendall demands the young lion either be trained to survive in the wilds of the Serengeti or be sent to a zoo.
Who directed Born Free?
Born Free was directed by James Hill.
Who stars in Born Free?
The principal cast of Born Free includes Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, Geoffrey Keen, Peter Lukoye, Omar Chambati.
When was Born Free released and how long is it?
Born Free was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Born Free?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born Free was composed by John Barry.
Is Born Free based on a book or true story?
Born Free is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Joy Adamson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born Free?
Born Free holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).