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The Leopard Son (1996) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1996 · 87 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Hugo van Lawick
- Starring
- John Gielgud
The true story of a leopard cub’s birth, growth and coming‑of‑age on Africa’s Serengeti plain. His journey starts at his mother’s side, where through play he picks up the essential skills needed to survive in the wild. Eventually, like a human child, he must leave his mother and face the challenges of the savanna alone.
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