The Lion Hunters
Synopsis
A lion trapper and his daughter rendezvous with their hardheaded partner in the African jungle. Bomba, with assistance from a local tribe, strives to run them off.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe
- Screenplay & Story
- Ford Beebe
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- The Lion Hunters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe
Ford Beebe, Roy Rockwood
Marlin Skiles
William A. Sickner
Otho Lovering
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Otho Lovering
Editor
Ford Beebe
Director
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Marlin Skiles
Original Music Composer
Ford Beebe
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion Hunters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lion Hunters about?
A lion trapper and his daughter rendezvous with their hardheaded partner in the African jungle. Bomba, with assistance from a local tribe, strives to run them off.
Who directed The Lion Hunters?
The Lion Hunters was directed by Ford Beebe.
Who stars in The Lion Hunters?
The principal cast of The Lion Hunters includes Johnny Sheffield, Morris Ankrum, Ann E. Todd, Douglas Kennedy, Smoki Whitfield.
When was The Lion Hunters released and how long is it?
The Lion Hunters was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lion Hunters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion Hunters was composed by Marlin Skiles.
Is The Lion Hunters based on a book or true story?
The Lion Hunters is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Roy Rockwood".