Born Free
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Originally released in 1966. Born Free is a adventure/family film. directed by James Hill.
Starring Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, and Geoffrey Keen
Synopsis
At a national park in Kenya, English game warden George Adamson and his wife, Joy, care for three orphaned lion cubs. After the two larger lions are shipped off to a zoo in the Netherlands, the smallest of the three, Elsa, stays with the couple. When Elsa is blamed for causing an elephant stampede in the nearby village, head warden John Kendall demands the young lion either be trained to survive in the wilds of the Serengeti or be sent to a zoo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (128 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- High Road
- Open Road Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Born Free about?
At a national park in Kenya, English game warden George Adamson and his wife, Joy, care for three orphaned lion cubs. After the two larger lions are shipped off to a zoo in the Netherlands, the sma...
Who directed Born Free?
Born Free was directed by James Hill.
How long is Born Free?
Born Free has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Born Free released?
Born Free was released on March 14, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Born Free?
The main cast of Born Free includes Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, Geoffrey Keen, Peter Lukoye, Omar Chambati.
Is Born Free worth watching?
Born Free has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 128 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.