The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
The story of Androcles, the simple-hearted Christian tailor whose friendship with a lion saves himself and his friends from martyrdom in the Roman Colosseum.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Peter StoneWriter
- George Bernard ShawWriter
Cast
- Norman WisdomAndrocles
- Noël CowardCaesar
- Ed AmesFerrovius
- Brian BedfordLentulus
- Kurt KasznarGladiator's Manager
- Patricia RoutledgeMagaera, Androcles' Wife
- Inga SwensonLavinia
- John CullumRoman Captain
- Clifford DavidMetellus
- Geoffrey HolderLion
- George MathewsCenturion
- William RedfieldSpintho
Themes
fable