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The Lion

2003-12-25 · 105 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Adventure · Drama · Family · TV Movie

In Africa in the fifties, during the Mau-Mau war, young Patricia's friendship with a lion she raised for years.

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Directors
José Pinheiro
Production companies
France 2, Image & Compagnie, Eôs Films, GMT Productions
Countries
France, Switzerland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alain DelonAlain DelonJohn Bullit
Anouchka DelonAnouchka DelonPatricia Bullit
Ornella MutiOrnella MutiSybil Bullit
Heino FerchHeino FerchJulien Keller
Putla SehlapeloOriounga
Ernest NdhlovuErnest NdhlovuKihoro
Peter KhubekeOl'Kalou
Getmore SitholeGetmore SitholeBogo

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