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George Bernard Shaw’s breezy, delightful dramatization of this classic fable—about a Christian slave who pulls a thorn from a lion’s paw and is spared from death in the Colosseum as a result of his kind act—was written as a meditation on modern Christian values. Pascal’s final Shaw production is played broadly, with comic character actor Alan Young as the titular naïf. He’s ably supported by Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Robert Newton, and Elsa Lanchester.
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arena
colosseum
lion
based on play or musical
ancient rome
2nd century
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Questions about Androcles and the Lion
How long is Androcles and the Lion?
Androcles and the Lion has a runtime of 1h 38m (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed Androcles and the Lion?
Androcles and the Lion was directed by Chester Erskine and released in 1952.
What genre is Androcles and the Lion?
Androcles and the Lion is a Comedy film (1952).
Who stars in Androcles and the Lion?
The cast of Androcles and the Lion includes Victor Mature, Jean Simmons, Alan Young, Robert Newton, Maurice Evans.
What is the TMDB rating for Androcles and the Lion?
Androcles and the Lion has a TMDB rating of 5.9/10 based on 16 votes.
