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Napoleon and Samantha

  • 1972
  • G
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
AdventureDrama

Two young children, who, rather than part with an old pet lion who was once a circus performer, go on a perilous mountain trek to stay with a recluse friend.Two young children, who, rather than part with an old pet lion who was once a circus performer, go on a perilous mountain trek to stay with a recluse friend.Two young children, who, rather than part with an old pet lion who was once a circus performer, go on a perilous mountain trek to stay with a recluse friend.

  • Director
    • Bernard McEveety
  • Writer
    • Stewart Raffill
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Jodie Foster
    • Johnny Whitaker
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bernard McEveety
    • Writer
      • Stewart Raffill
    • Stars
      • Michael Douglas
      • Jodie Foster
      • Johnny Whitaker
    • 8User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jodie Foster in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker, and Zamba in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker, and Zamba in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker, and Zamba in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker, and Zamba in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Jodie Foster and Johnny Whitaker in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Will Geer, Johnny Whitaker, and Zamba in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker, and Zamba in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker, and Zamba in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Michael Douglas, Jodie Foster, Will Geer, and Arch Johnson in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker, and Zamba in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
    Jodie Foster in Napoleon and Samantha (1972)

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    Michael Douglas
    Michael Douglas
    • Danny
    Jodie Foster
    Jodie Foster
    • Samantha
    Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker
    • Napoleon
    Will Geer
    Will Geer
    • Grandpa
    Arch Johnson
    Arch Johnson
    • Chief of Police
    Henry Jones
    Henry Jones
    • Mr. Gutteridge
    Zamba
    Zamba
    • Major the Lion
    Vito Scotti
    Vito Scotti
    • The Clown
    John Crawford
    John Crawford
    • Desk Sergeant
    Mary Wickes
    Mary Wickes
    • Clerk
    Ellen Corby
    Ellen Corby
    • Gertrude
    Rex Holman
    Rex Holman
    • Mark
    Claude Johnson
    Claude Johnson
    • Gary
    John Lupton
    John Lupton
    • Pete
    Monty Margetts
    Monty Margetts
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    John Ortega
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bernard McEveety
    • Writer
      • Stewart Raffill
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    • Trivia
      Jodie Foster was attacked by one of the lions and carried briefly in its mouth during the filming of this movie, and still has the scars from the attack. When she appears naked in certain films, she is photographed from specific angles to conceal the scars.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Jeopardy! (1998)

    User reviews8

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    5/10
    Dullsville Disney adventure
    Determined boy runs away from his rural community rather than risk being placed in an orphanage, taking along his pet lion and little girlfriend for a journey through rugged terrain. Family film from Disney with nature-adventure asides never really gets going--mostly due to that sleepy lion, ambling through the picture as if drugged. The kids (talented Johnny Whitaker from "Family Affair" and wise-talking Jodie Foster in her first film role) are both good, even though they occasionally struggle with their delivery. Michael Douglas has fine, if colorless, supporting role as a well-meaning hippie-type who comes to their rescue. Younger children might enjoy it. ** from ****
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    13
    • moonspinner55
    • Aug 25, 2002

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    • Release date
      • July 5, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Flucht in die Wildnis
    • Filming locations
      • Canyon City, Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.75 : 1

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