The Lion
Genres
Overview
In Africa in the fifties, during the Mau-Mau war, young Patricia's friendship with a lion she raised for years.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
2003-12-25
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
6.4
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
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