Cecil: The Legacy of a King
Synopsis
Hwange's lions are rumored to be some of the biggest wild lions on the planet. One magnificent beast was destined to become one of Africa's most famous animals. He was known as Cecil. While his demise at the hand of hunters was splashed across the media, sparking fury in all who heard his tale, Cecil's story before he was posthumously iconized is worthy of celebrating
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Lamberti
- Original Title
- Cecil: The Legacy of a King
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, Zimbabwe
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Lion Mountain Media, Goddunnit Promotions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Lamberti
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Peter Lamberti
Director
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What is Cecil: The Legacy of a King about?
Hwange's lions are rumored to be some of the biggest wild lions on the planet. One magnificent beast was destined to become one of Africa's most famous animals. He was known as Cecil. While his demise at the hand of hunters was splashed across the media, sparking fury in all who heard his tale, Cecil's story before he was posthumously iconized is worthy of celebrating
Who directed Cecil: The Legacy of a King?
Cecil: The Legacy of a King was directed by Peter Lamberti.
Who stars in Cecil: The Legacy of a King?
The principal cast of Cecil: The Legacy of a King includes Not specified.
When was Cecil: The Legacy of a King released and how long is it?
Cecil: The Legacy of a King was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 45m.