Movie

Androcles and the Lion

“SPECTACLE, ROMANCE, COMEDY!...as only Shaw could write it and the screen show it!”

★ 5.9(16)19521h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Chester Erskine
Release date: 1952-12-01
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About Androcles and the Lion

Androcles and the Lion is a 1952 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Chester Erskine, starring Victor Mature, Jean Simmons and Alan Young. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Androcles and the Lion in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Victor Mature

Captain

Jean Simmons

Lavinina

Alan Young

Androcles

Robert Newton

Ferrovius

Maurice Evans

Caesar

Elsa Lanchester

Megaera

Reginald Gardiner

Lentulus

Gene Lockhart

Menagerie Keeper

Alan Mowbray

Editor of Gladiators

Noel Willman

Spintho

John Hoyt

Cato

Jim Backus

Centurion

Themes & keywords

arenacolosseumlionbased on play or musicalancient rome2nd century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Androcles and the Lion in Ireland?+

Androcles and the Lion is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Androcles and the Lion on Netflix?+

Androcles and the Lion is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Androcles and the Lion?+

Androcles and the Lion has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Androcles and the Lion?+

Androcles and the Lion stars Victor Mature, Jean Simmons, Alan Young, Robert Newton and Maurice Evans.

When did Androcles and the Lion come out?+

Androcles and the Lion is a 1952 movie directed by Chester Erskine.

What genre is Androcles and the Lion?+

Androcles and the Lion is Comedy film.

Who directed Androcles and the Lion?+

Androcles and the Lion was directed by Chester Erskine.