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The Lion

  • 19621962
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 36m
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6.1/10
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William Holden, Capucine, and Trevor Howard in The Lion (1962)
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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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
697
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jack Cardiff
  • Writers
    • Irene Kamp(screenplay by)
    • Louis Kamp(screenplay by)
    • Joseph Kessel(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Trevor Howard
    • Capucine
  • Director
    • Jack Cardiff
  • Writers
    • Irene Kamp(screenplay by)
    • Louis Kamp(screenplay by)
    • Joseph Kessel(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Trevor Howard
    • Capucine
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    William Holden, Capucine, and Trevor Howard in The Lion (1962)
    William Holden, Capucine, and Trevor Howard in The Lion (1962)
    Capucine and Trevor Howard in The Lion (1962)
    William Holden, Capucine, and Trevor Howard in The Lion (1962)
    Pamela Franklin and Zamba in The Lion (1962)
    William Holden and Pamela Franklin in The Lion (1962)
    William Holden, Capucine, Trevor Howard, and Pamela Franklin in The Lion (1962)
    William Holden, Capucine, Trevor Howard, and Pamela Franklin in The Lion (1962)
    William Holden, Capucine, and Trevor Howard in The Lion (1962)
    Trevor Howard and Pamela Franklin in The Lion (1962)
    William Holden, Capucine, and Pamela Franklin in The Lion (1962)
    William Holden, Capucine, and Pamela Franklin in The Lion (1962)

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    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Robert Hayward
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • John Bullit
    Capucine
    Capucine
    • Christine
    Pamela Franklin
    Pamela Franklin
    • Tina
    Zamba
    Zamba
    • King
    Christopher Agunda
    • Elder of Masai
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Helfer
    • Masai Warrior
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Oduor
    • Orlunga
    • (uncredited)
    Makara Kwaiha Ramadhani
    • Bogo
    • (uncredited)
    Samuel Obiero Romboh
    • Kihero
    • (uncredited)
    Zakee
    • Ol' Kalu
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jack Cardiff
    • Writers
      • Irene Kamp(screenplay by)
      • Louis Kamp(screenplay by)
      • Joseph Kessel(based on the novel by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Originally a local Massai man was suppose to do the wrestling scene with Zamba but at the last minute when he saw the lion he refused. So Ralph Helfer ended up doing the stunt. They had to dye his skin black, which didn't come off for three months.
    • Goofs
      If Tina really did raise King from a cub she would be about 15 years old.
    • Quotes

      King: [Saves Tina's life from lioness]

      Tina: [King comes to Tina] King! I knew you loved me. You saw King chose me. He's mine!

      King: [Coming to Tina]

      Tina: Stay away from her. You naughty thing.

      King: [Mounting King]

      Tina: King will see me home. He really loves me.

      Christine: Now your beginning to see?

      Robert Hayward: If I hadn't seen it... Well, I wouldn't have believed it. It's like witchcraft.

      Tina: [Riding away on King] Now do you understand King? I don't want you to have anything more to do with that nasty lioness again. Who does she think she is?

    • Connections
      Referenced in Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010)

    User reviews23

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    6/10
    Stunning scenery stunted by girl loves lion story...
    The real star of THE LION is all of the footage devoted to wild life animals, especially the scene where game warden TREVOR HOWARD takes WILLIAM HOLDEN, CAPUCINE and PAMELA FRANKLIN on a wild ride through African landscapes filled with wild animals in their natural environment and makes a game of tag look like a dangerous stunt. Unfortunately, that fifteen minute segment is the highlight of an otherwise "girl loves wild animal but has to grow up" kind of story.

    PAMELA FRANKLIN is charming and natural as the girl with her clipped British accent and clipped head of hair giving her a tomboyish appearance throughout. She carries most of the film with a convincing portrait of a girl who has to grow up and find relationships with people just as stimulating as her love for an overgrown pet lion.

    WILLIAM HOLDEN was still attractive at this time, maturity sitting well on his features and quietly effective as the girl's biological father who has been summoned by his ex-wife (CAPUCINE) to see what he can do about their daughter and her excessive interest in all things wild.

    The color cinematography is a visual delight with stunning vistas of the African plains (filmed in Kenya) and gorgeous sunsets, but the story is on less solid ground than the photography and is pretty predictable once Holden's presence kindles Capucine's interest in a romantic way. Still, there's enough material within the slight story to hold the viewer's interest and a nice background score by Malcolm Arnold helps things along.

    Anyone who grew up during the MY FRIEND FLICKA and LASSIE COME HOME days will be reminded that this is simply transference of a typical household pet to an untamed lion, but with basically the same story and before long, lots of deja vu settles in.
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    • Mar 5, 2007

    FAQ7

    • What is 'The Lion' about?
    • Is 'The Lion' based on a book?
    • Was 'The Lion' actually filmed in Africa?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 1962 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Samuel G. Engel's the Lion
    • Filming locations
      • Kenya(Exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Twentieth Century-Fox Productions
      • Samuel G. Engel Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,620,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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