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The Leopard Son

Play trailer Poster for The Leopard Son G,  1996,  1h 22m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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56% Tomatometer 9 Reviews Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
Renowned nature documentarian Hugo Van Lawick journeys deep into the arid African plains of the Serengeti to track the birth and early years of a leopard cub. The documentary follows the young leopard as he develops from a curious little cat into a sleek young predator capable of existing without the protection and assistance of his mother. In addition to finding food to survive, the leopard must also contend with various dangerous animals, including ruthless hyenas.

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Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot Mar 14, 2022
3/4
African photography is magnificent and the life of the leopard son is both compelling and involving. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Oct 12, 2005
2/5
Susan Tavernetti Palo Alto Weekly May 20, 2003
3/4
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Aug 28, 2002
Follows the coming-of-age of this elusive animal in the Serengeti over a two year period. Go to Full Review
Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews Jan 1, 2000
2/4
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Cast & Crew

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Hugo Van Lawick

Director

John Gielgud

Narrator

Michael Olmert

Writer

Tim Cowling

Executive Producer

Hugo Van Lawick

Producer

Stewart Copeland

Original Music

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The Leopard Son

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Movie Info

Synopsis Renowned nature documentarian Hugo Van Lawick journeys deep into the arid African plains of the Serengeti to track the birth and early years of a leopard cub. The documentary follows the young leopard as he develops from a curious little cat into a sleek young predator capable of existing without the protection and assistance of his mother. In addition to finding food to survive, the leopard must also contend with various dangerous animals, including ruthless hyenas.
Director
Hugo Van Lawick
Producer
Hugo Van Lawick
Screenwriter
Michael Olmert
Rating
G
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 27, 1996, Original
Box Office (Gross USA)
$439.8K
Runtime
1h 22m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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