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The Lion is a DeLuxe Color 1962 drama film in CinemaScope directed by Jack Cardiff, starring William Holden and Trevor Howard. Filmed on location in Kenya and Uganda and on a co-owned property of Holden in Kenya, the Mount Kenya Safari Club.
The film had its World Premiere at the Leicester Square Theatre in London's West End on 26 July 1962.
Original Release
08/19/1962
US Release
12/21/1962
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Holden | Robert Hayward |
| Trevor Howard | John Bullit |
| Capucine | Christine |
| Pamela Franklin | Tina |
| Zamba | King |
| Christopher Agunda | Elder of Masai |
| Ralph Helfer | Masai Warrior |
| Paul Oduor | Orlunga |
| Makara Kwaiha Ramadhani | Bogo |
| Samuel Obiero Romboh | Kihero |
Directors
Writers
Irene Kamp, Louis Kamp, Joseph Kessel
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Holden | Robert Hayward |
| Trevor Howard | John Bullit |
| Capucine | Christine |
| Pamela Franklin | Tina |
| Zamba | King |
| Christopher Agunda | Elder of Masai |
| Ralph Helfer | Masai Warrior |
| Paul Oduor | Orlunga |
| Makara Kwaiha Ramadhani | Bogo |
| Samuel Obiero Romboh | Kihero |
| Zakee | Ol' Kalu |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Samuel G. Engel | Producer |
| Cecil F. Ford | Producer |
