Androcles and the Lion movie poster

Androcles and the Lion

October 24, 1969 1h 47m

Originally released in 1969. Androcles and the Lion is a drama/comedy film. directed by Kurt Jung-Alsen.

Starring Herbert Köfer, Gerhard Bienert, and Stefan Lisewski

Synopsis

Rome at the time of the persecution of Christians: Androclus, a poor tailor, frees a lion in the forest from terrible pain caused by a thorn in his paw. The two meet again by chance when the devout Christian is about to be thrown to wild animals in the arena. The lion spares him with gratitude, but the real danger for Androklus comes from another direction.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 24, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
  • Fernsehen der DDR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Androcles and the Lion about?

Rome at the time of the persecution of Christians: Androclus, a poor tailor, frees a lion in the forest from terrible pain caused by a thorn in his paw. The two meet again by chance when the devout...

Who directed Androcles and the Lion?

Androcles and the Lion was directed by Kurt Jung-Alsen.

How long is Androcles and the Lion?

Androcles and the Lion has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Androcles and the Lion released?

Androcles and the Lion was released on October 24, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Androcles and the Lion?

The main cast of Androcles and the Lion includes Herbert Köfer, Gerhard Bienert, Stefan Lisewski, Marita Böhme, Heinz Behrens.