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The Lion
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The Lion

2003-12-25 · 105 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Adventure · Drama · Family · TV Movie

In Africa in the fifties, during the Mau-Mau war, young Patricia's friendship with a lion she raised for years.

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Directors
José Pinheiro
Production companies
France 2, Image & Compagnie, Eôs Films, GMT Productions
Countries
France, Switzerland
Status
Released

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Alain DelonAlain DelonJohn Bullit
Anouchka DelonAnouchka DelonPatricia Bullit
Ornella MutiOrnella MutiSybil Bullit
Heino FerchHeino FerchJulien Keller
Putla SehlapeloOriounga
Ernest NdhlovuErnest NdhlovuKihoro
Peter KhubekeOl'Kalou
Getmore SitholeGetmore SitholeBogo

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