A Lion Called Christian
Synopsis
In 2008, a clip posted on YouTube featuring an emotional reunion between a young lion and his owners became an internet sensation. Overnight people wanted to know more about what lay behind this clip. The two men in question, Anthony 'Ace' Bourke and John Rendall, have published an updated best-selling version of their account of how they came to buy Christian the lion from a London department store in the late 60s. They explain how they lived with the lion whilst working in a furniture shop down the King's Road in what was then the tail end of the swinging 60s and how they eventually came to introduce their lion into the wild under the watchful eye of lion expert, George Adamson.
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- Jackie Osei Tutu, Suemay Oram
- Original Title
- A Lion Called Christian
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
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What is A Lion Called Christian about?
In 2008, a clip posted on YouTube featuring an emotional reunion between a young lion and his owners became an internet sensation. Overnight people wanted to know more about what lay behind this clip. The two men in question, Anthony 'Ace' Bourke and John Rendall, have published an updated best-selling version of their account of how they came to buy Christian the lion from a London department store in the late 60s. They explain how they lived with the lion whilst working in a furniture shop down the King's Road in what was then the tail end of the swinging 60s and how they eventually came to introduce their lion into the wild under the watchful eye of lion expert, George Adamson.
Who directed A Lion Called Christian?
A Lion Called Christian was directed by Jackie Osei Tutu, Suemay Oram.
Who stars in A Lion Called Christian?
The principal cast of A Lion Called Christian includes Barbara Flynn, George Adamson.
When was A Lion Called Christian released and how long is it?
A Lion Called Christian was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 45m.