Androcles and the Lion
"SPECTACLE, ROMANCE, COMEDY!...as only Shaw could write it and the screen show it!"
Originally released in 1952. Androcles and the Lion is a comedy film. directed by Chester Erskine.
Starring Victor Mature, Jean Simmons, and Alan Young
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Androcles and the Lion about?
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 ...
Who directed Androcles and the Lion?
Androcles and the Lion was directed by Chester Erskine.
How long is Androcles and the Lion?
Androcles and the Lion has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Androcles and the Lion released?
Androcles and the Lion was released on December 1, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Androcles and the Lion?
The main cast of Androcles and the Lion includes Victor Mature, Jean Simmons, Alan Young, Robert Newton, Maurice Evans.