Living With Lions
Synopsis
Exclusive two-disc film documenting the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in the summer of 1997. The unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the team shows the preparations, the training, the fun, the team selection, the 'earthy' language, the bonding, the awesome task of playing and some shocking footage of injuries. Despite securing the series with wins in the first two tests, the Lions remained motivated by the prospect of a 3-0 whitewash, a feat never achieved against the Springboks throughout the century.
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Lions in South Africa 1997 - Part Two
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Martin Johnson
Martin Johnson (Leicester and England)
Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott (Bath and England)
Scott Gibbs
Scott Gibbs (Swansea and Wales)
Ieuan Evans
Ieuan Evans (Llanelli and Wales)
Neil Jenkins
Neil Jenkins (Pontypridd and Wales)
Tony Underwood
Tony Underwood (Newcastle and England)
Mike Catt
Mike Catt (England)
Lawrence Dallaglio
Lawrence Dallaglio (Wasps and England)
Neil Back
Neil Back (Leicester and England)
Jason Leonard
Jason Leonard (Harlequins and England)
Rob Howley
Rob Howley (Cardiff and Wales)
Tim Stimpson
Tim Stimpson (Newcastle and England)
John Bentley
John Bentley (Newcastle and England)
Allan Bateman
Allan Bateman (Richmond and Wales)
Matt Dawson
Matt Dawson (Northampton and England)
Austin Healey
Austin Healey (Leicester and England)
Will Greenwood
Will Greenwood (Leicester and England)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Rees, Duncan Humphreys
- Original Title
- Living With Lions
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Rees, Duncan Humphreys
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Rees
Director
Duncan Humphreys
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Living With Lions about?
Exclusive two-disc film documenting the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in the summer of 1997. The unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the team shows the preparations, the training, the fun, the team selection, the 'earthy' language, the bonding, the awesome task of playing and some shocking footage of injuries. Despite securing the series with wins in the first two tests, the Lions remained motivated by the prospect of a 3-0 whitewash, a feat never achieved against the Springboks throughout the century.
Who directed Living With Lions?
Living With Lions was directed by Fred Rees, Duncan Humphreys.
Who stars in Living With Lions?
The principal cast of Living With Lions includes Martin Johnson, Jeremy Guscott, Scott Gibbs, Ieuan Evans, Neil Jenkins.
When was Living With Lions released and how long is it?
Living With Lions was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 4h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Living With Lions?
Living With Lions holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).