The Wind and the Lion
"Between the wind and the lion is the woman. For her, half the world may go to war."
Originally released in 1975. The Wind and the Lion is a action/adventure film. directed by John Milius.
Starring Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, and Brian Keith
Synopsis
At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers, and the attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (201 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.2M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sean Connery
as Mulai Ahmed er Raisuli
Candice Bergen
as Eden Pedecaris
Brian Keith
as Theodore Roosevelt
John Huston
as John Hay
Geoffrey Lewis
as Samuel Gummere
Steve Kanaly
as Capt. Jerome
Vladek Sheybal
as The Bashaw
Nadim Sawalha
as Sherif of Wazan
Roy Jenson
as Admiral Chadwick
Deborah Baxter
as Alice Roosevelt
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $9,200,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wind and the Lion about?
At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers, and the attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.
Who directed The Wind and the Lion?
The Wind and the Lion was directed by John Milius.
How long is The Wind and the Lion?
The Wind and the Lion has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Wind and the Lion released?
The Wind and the Lion was released on May 22, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wind and the Lion?
The main cast of The Wind and the Lion includes Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith, John Huston, Geoffrey Lewis.
Is The Wind and the Lion worth watching?
The Wind and the Lion has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 201 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.