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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Stuart
- Screenplay & Story
- Corey Blechman, Chris McBride, Peter Dixon
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- The White Lions
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Alan Landsburg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Stuart
Corey Blechman, Chris McBride, Peter Dixon
William Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Corey Blechman
Writer
Peter Dixon
Writer
Mel Stuart
Director
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Lions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Lions about?
A college professor, his wife, and daughter go the the wilds of Africa to live, and study the rare white lions of the region.
Who directed The White Lions?
The White Lions was directed by Mel Stuart.
Who stars in The White Lions?
The principal cast of The White Lions includes Michael York, Glynnis O'Connor, Donald Moffat, J.A. Preston, Roger E. Mosley.
When was The White Lions released and how long is it?
The White Lions was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Lions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Lions was composed by William Goldstein.
Is The White Lions based on a book or true story?
The White Lions is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Chris McBride".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Lions?
The White Lions holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).