The Lion
“"He'd tear you to pieces if I gave the word."”
Synopsis
Young Tina lives with her mother and stepfather on a wildlife reserve in Kenya. While her stepfather believes this is a wonderful environment for her to grow up in, her mother becomes increasingly concerned by her behaviour. These concerns are reinforced when it is revealed that her daughter's best friend in the whole world is a fully grown lion. Worried that her daughter may be turning into a savage, she sends for her former husband, Tina's biological father, in the hope that he can take her back to civilization (in this case rural Connecticut). But it seems as though Tina's mother wants something more than a civilized upbringing for her daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Cardiff
- Screenplay & Story
- Irene Kamp, Louis Kamp
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Lion
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Cardiff
Irene Kamp, Louis Kamp, Joseph Kessel
Malcolm Arnold
Edward Scaife
Russell Lloyd
Samuel G. Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Irene Kamp
Screenplay
Louis Kamp
Screenplay
Jack Cardiff
Director
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Russell Lloyd
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion
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What is The Lion about?
Young Tina lives with her mother and stepfather on a wildlife reserve in Kenya. While her stepfather believes this is a wonderful environment for her to grow up in, her mother becomes increasingly concerned by her behaviour. These concerns are reinforced when it is revealed that her daughter's best friend in the whole world is a fully grown lion. Worried that her daughter may be turning into a savage, she sends for her former husband, Tina's biological father, in the hope that he can take her back to civilization (in this case rural Connecticut). But it seems as though Tina's mother wants something more than a civilized upbringing for her daughter.
Who directed The Lion?
The Lion was directed by Jack Cardiff.
Who stars in The Lion?
The principal cast of The Lion includes William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine, Pamela Franklin, Zamba.
When was The Lion released and how long is it?
The Lion was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is The Lion based on a book or true story?
The Lion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Kessel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lion?
The Lion holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).