Androcles and the Lion
Androklus und der Löwe
Synopsis
Rome at the time of the persecution of Christians: Androclus, a poor tailor, frees a lion in the forest from terrible pain caused by a thorn in his paw. The two meet again by chance when the devout Christian is about to be thrown to wild animals in the arena. The lion spares him with gratitude, but the real danger for Androklus comes from another direction.
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Herbert Köfer
Androklus
Gerhard Bienert
Ferrovius
Stefan Lisewski
Hauptmann
Marita Böhme
Lavinia
Heinz Behrens
Lentulus
Marianne Wünscher
Megara
Horst Schön
Erhard Köster
Horst Schulze
Willi Schrade
Gerhard Rachold
Harry Pietzsch
Harald Halgardt
Gerry Wolff
Paul Berndt
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Claus Schulz
Hans-Joachim Glaeser
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Jung-Alsen
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bernard Shaw
- Original Score
- Helmut Nier
- Original Title
- Androklus und der Löwe
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Jung-Alsen
George Bernard Shaw
Helmut Nier
Otto Merz
Lotti Mehnert
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Jung-Alsen
Director
George Bernard Shaw
Writer
Otto Merz
Director of Photography
Lotti Mehnert
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Androcles and the Lion
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What is Androcles and the Lion about?
Rome at the time of the persecution of Christians: Androclus, a poor tailor, frees a lion in the forest from terrible pain caused by a thorn in his paw. The two meet again by chance when the devout Christian is about to be thrown to wild animals in the arena. The lion spares him with gratitude, but the real danger for Androklus comes from another direction.
Who directed Androcles and the Lion?
Androcles and the Lion was directed by Kurt Jung-Alsen.
Who stars in Androcles and the Lion?
The principal cast of Androcles and the Lion includes Herbert Köfer, Gerhard Bienert, Stefan Lisewski, Marita Böhme, Heinz Behrens.
When was Androcles and the Lion released and how long is it?
Androcles and the Lion was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Androcles and the Lion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Androcles and the Lion was composed by Helmut Nier.