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Timbavati: An Epic Cat Story
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Timbavati: An Epic Cat Story

2013-02-19 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.0

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The wild terrain of South Africa’s Timbavati reserve is the backdrop to this epic trilogy. Over a two year period, filmmakers follow the everyday struggle for survival of an old lion king at the end of his prime and three aggressive lion brothers ready to fight for his pride

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Terence ReisTerence ReisNarrator (voice)

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