Androcles and the Lion
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1952 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Chester Erskine |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (15 votes) |
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Androcles and the Lion has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1952. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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