The Lion at World's End
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Synopsis
The astonishing true story of a zoo-born lion who finds himself in the pet department of Harrods, then the cellar of an antique shop in London and, ultimately the wilds of Africa.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Travers, James Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Travers, James Hill
- Original Score
- Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson
- Original Title
- The Lion at World's End
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Travers, James Hill
Bill Travers, James Hill
Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson
Bill Travers, James Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Travers
Director
Bill Travers
Writer
Bill Travers
Producer
James Hill
Writer
James Hill
Producer
James Hill
Director
Bert Jansch
Original Music Composer
John Renbourn
Original Music Composer
Terry Cox
Original Music Composer
Jacqui McShee
Original Music Composer
Danny Thompson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion at World's End
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What is The Lion at World's End about?
The astonishing true story of a zoo-born lion who finds himself in the pet department of Harrods, then the cellar of an antique shop in London and, ultimately the wilds of Africa.
Who directed The Lion at World's End?
The Lion at World's End was directed by Bill Travers, James Hill.
Who stars in The Lion at World's End?
The principal cast of The Lion at World's End includes Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, George Adamson, Anthony Bourke, John Rendall.
When was The Lion at World's End released and how long is it?
The Lion at World's End was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lion at World's End?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion at World's End was composed by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson.