Plot — What is Androcles and the Lion 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1952 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 98 min |
| Audience Score | 59% (5.9/10, 16 votes) |
Androcles and the Lion — FAQ
Is Androcles and the Lion worth watching? Androcles and the Lion holds a 5.9/10 rating from 16 viewers. 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 a
Who directed Androcles and the Lion? Directed by Chester Erskine.
Who is in the cast of Androcles and the Lion? It stars Victor Mature, Jean Simmons, Alan Young, Robert Newton, Maurice Evans, Elsa Lanchester and more.
Where can I stream Androcles and the Lion? You can stream Androcles and the Lion on Criterion Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Androcles and the Lion release? It released in 1952.
