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  • The Lion (1962)
  • Approved
    94 min | Adventure, Drama
The Lion (1962)
Approved
94 min | Adventure, Drama

In Kenya, when young Tina befriends a lion and embraces local customs, her mother summons Tina's American father to help bring Tina back to civilization and give her a civilized upbringing.
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Director
Writers
Irene Kamp (screenplay by) | Louis Kamp (screenplay by) | Joseph Kessel (based on the novel by)
Producer
Samuel G. Engel (produced by)
Composer
Malcolm Arnold (music composed and conducted by)
Cinematographer
Edward Scaife (as Ted Scaife)
Editor
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Release date
Dec 21, 1962 (United States)

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Cast

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11 cast members
Name Known for
William Holden
Robert Hayward Robert Hayward   See fewer
Trevor Howard
John Bullit John Bullit   See fewer
Capucine
Christine Christine   See fewer
Zamba
King King   See fewer
Christopher Agunda
Elder of Masai (uncredited) Elder of Masai (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Helfer
Masai Warrior (uncredited) Masai Warrior (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Oduor
Orlunga (uncredited) Orlunga (uncredited)   See fewer
Makara Kwaiha Ramadhani
Bogo (uncredited) Bogo (uncredited)   See fewer
Samuel Obiero Romboh
Kihero (uncredited) Kihero (uncredited)   See fewer
Zakee
Ol' Kalu (uncredited) Ol' Kalu (uncredited)   See fewer
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