The Lion Man
The Lion Man

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The Lion Man

1936
Movie
67 min
English

A young British boy whose father was murdered by a treacherous Aran sheik finds himself in a position to exact revenge as an adult.

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Director: John G. BlystoneGenres: Adventure, Drama, Western

Plot Summary

A rancher's son, seeking to prove himself, ventures into the wilderness to hunt a notorious lion that has been preying on local livestock. He faces numerous challenges and dangers, testing his courage and resourcefulness. Along the way, he encounters other characters who impact his journey and his understanding of the wild.

Critical Reception

As a B-movie Western from the 1930s, 'The Lion Man' received modest attention upon its release, typical for its genre. It was generally seen as a serviceable adventure film, appreciated for its outdoor action and straightforward narrative, particularly by younger audiences who were drawn to its themes of bravery and the wilderness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its animalistic theme and straightforward adventure.

  • Considered a typical, if somewhat predictable, Western for its era.

  • Appreciated for its action sequences involving the hunt.

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Fun Fact

The film features a young Dickie Jones, who would later go on to have a significant career as a voice actor, most famously as the voice of Pinocchio in Disney's 1940 animated classic.

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There's something of the Rudolph Valentino about Jon Hall in this quite enjoyable, very low budget, desert adventure about a young man who finds himself in a position to take revenge on the ruthless sheikh who murdered his father and condem...

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