Description
The African Lion is a 1955 feature-length Technicolor documentary that was released by Walt Disney Productions as part of its True-Life Adventures series. The film, which was shot over a three-year period focuses on the life of the Lion within the complexity of the African ecosystem. At the 6th Berlin International Film Festival it won the Silver Bear (Documentaries) award.
It was released on DVD in 2006 as part of the Walt Disney Legacy Collection. It can be found on the third volume of the True-Life Adventures series where it has been fully restored.
The African Lion
Directed by James Algar
Produced by Ben Sharpsteen
Written by James Algar, Winston Hibler
Narrated by Winston Hibler
Music by Paul J. Smith
Cinematography Alfred Milotte, lma Milotte
Edited by Norman R. Palmer
Production company Walt Disney Productions
Distributed by Buena Vista Distribution
Release date September 15, 1955
Running time 75 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Box office $2.1 million (US)
Filmed in Kenya, Serengeti, Tanzania, Uganda
