Blood Lions
“Bred For The Bullet”
Synopsis
Every single day in South Africa at least two to three captive bred or tame lions are being killed in canned hunts. And hundreds more are slaughtered annually for the lion bone trade. The Blood Lions story is a compelling call to action to have these practices stopped.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
BLOOD LIONS® OFFICIAL TRAILER 2015 | Award winning feature documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-15
Top Cast
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Sandy McDonald
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Richard Swazey
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Werner Boing
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Karen Trendler
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Ainsley Hay
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Pieter Potgieter
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Thea Carroll
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Paul Hart
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Divan Grobler
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Alexandra Lamontagne
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Marie Calata
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Bob Millar
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Dereck Joubert
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Sibusiso Vilane
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Leon Munyan
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Freddie Oosterhuis
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Olivia Nalos Opre
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Young, Nick Chevallier
- Original Score
- Fabian Sing
- Original Title
- Blood Lions
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Young, Nick Chevallier
Fabian Sing
Dave Cohen
Pippa Hankinson, Andrew Venter, Wildlands, Jeremy Nathan
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Young
Director
Nick Chevallier
Director
Pippa Hankinson
Producer
Dave Cohen
Editor
Fabian Sing
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Nathan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood Lions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blood Lions about?
Every single day in South Africa at least two to three captive bred or tame lions are being killed in canned hunts. And hundreds more are slaughtered annually for the lion bone trade. The Blood Lions story is a compelling call to action to have these practices stopped.
Who directed Blood Lions?
Blood Lions was directed by Bruce Young, Nick Chevallier.
Who stars in Blood Lions?
The principal cast of Blood Lions includes Chris Mercer, Sandy McDonald, Richard Swazey, Werner Boing, Karen Trendler.
When was Blood Lions released and how long is it?
Blood Lions was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood Lions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood Lions was composed by Fabian Sing.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood Lions?
Blood Lions holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).