Androcles and the Lion (1952): reparto, argumento y streaming
1952 · Película · ★ 5.8
Released in 1952, Androcles and the Lion is a comedia film directed by Chester Erskine, running about 98 minutes. “Story of a Christian in ancient Rome who befriends a lion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Androcles and the Lion stars Victor Mature as Captain, Jean Simmons as Lavinina, Alan Young as Androcles and Robert Newton as Ferrovius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Androcles and the Lion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Androcles and the Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Androcles and the Lion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch Androcles and the Lion (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Androcles and the Lion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Androcles and the Lion worth watching?
- Androcles and the Lion holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedia. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Androcles and the Lion?
- Androcles and the Lion stars Victor Mature, Jean Simmons, Alan Young, Robert Newton and Maurice Evans.
- When was Androcles and the Lion released?
- Androcles and the Lion was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.