The Lion (1962)
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.
Director: Jack Cardiff
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: August 19, 1962
Cast
- William Holden - Robert Hayward
- Trevor Howard - John Bullit
- Capucine - Christine
- Pamela Franklin - Tina
Screenplay
- Irene Kamp (Screenplay)
- Louis Kamp (Screenplay)
- Joseph Kessel (Novel)
Music: Malcolm Arnold
Cinematography: Edward Scaife
Editing: Russell Lloyd
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
lion, kenya
More Films by Director: Jack Cardiff
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Lion stars William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine, Pamela Franklin.
- How long is The Lion?
- The Lion has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Lion?
- The Lion is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was The Lion produced?
- The Lion was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.