Movie·2003·1h 45m
The Lion
Directed By
José Pinheiro
Country
France
Language
French
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// overview
The Story
Original title: Le Lion
In Africa in the fifties, during the Mau-Mau war, young Patricia's friendship with a lion she raised for years.
Written By
Joseph Kessel, Philippe Setbon
Producer
Jean-Pierre Dusséaux, Jean-Marc Diamedo
Cinematography
Giulio Biccari
Editor
Marion Dartigues
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
7 votes
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// cast
Cast
Alain Delon
John Bullit
Anouchka Delon
Patricia Bullit
Ornella Muti
Sybil Bullit
Heino Ferch
Julien Keller
Putla Sehlapelo
Oriounga
Ernest Ndhlovu
Kihoro
Peter Khubeke
Ol'Kalou
Getmore Sithole
Bogo
// crew
Crew
José Pinheiro
Director
Joseph Kessel
Writer
Philippe Setbon
Writer
Marion Dartigues
Editor
Jean-Pierre Dusséaux
Executive Producer
Jean-Marc Diamedo
Producer
Anna Giolitti
Producer
Giulio Biccari
Director of Photography
Willy Stassen
Director of Photography
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