The Happy Lion
Synopsis
Based on the book by Roger Duvoisin and Louise Fatio. A lion in a Paris zoo tries to return his friends' visits by venturing into town to see him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Václav Bedřich
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Duvoisin, Louise Fatio
- Original Title
- The Happy Lion
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Weston Woods Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Václav Bedřich
Roger Duvoisin, Louise Fatio
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Duvoisin
Writer
Louise Fatio
Writer
Václav Bedřich
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Lion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Happy Lion about?
Based on the book by Roger Duvoisin and Louise Fatio. A lion in a Paris zoo tries to return his friends' visits by venturing into town to see him.
Who directed The Happy Lion?
The Happy Lion was directed by Václav Bedřich.
Who stars in The Happy Lion?
The principal cast of The Happy Lion includes Rex Robbins.
When was The Happy Lion released and how long is it?
The Happy Lion was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happy Lion?
The Happy Lion holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).