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Born Free is a 1966 British drama film starring the real-life couple Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers as Joy and George Adamson, another real-life couple, who raised Elsa the Lioness, an orphaned lion cub, to adulthood and released her into the wilderness of Kenya. The film was produced by Open Road Films Ltd. and Columbia Pictures.
- $2 million
- Sam Jaffe, Paul Radin
Based on a true story, the film follows the couple who adopted and raised a lion cub in Kenya and later tried to release her back into the wild. The film won two Oscars and features stunning wildlife footage and a memorable soundtrack.
- (6.8K)
- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- James Hill, Tom McGowan
- 1966-06-22
At a national park in Kenya, English game warden George Adamson (Bill Travers) and his wife, Joy (Virginia McKenna), care for three orphaned lion cubs. After the two larger lions are shipped off ...
- (283)
- James Hill, Tom Mcgowan
- PG
- Drama
A drama adaptation of Joy Adamson's novel about a lion cub raised by a game warden and his wife in Kenya. Watch the trailer, photos, and film details of this classic adventure film.
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A true story of a couple who adopt and raise a lion cub in Kenya, but face the challenge of releasing her back to the wild. IMDb provides two plot summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this classic wildlife film.
Born Free. By Common Sense Media, Common Sense Media Reviewer. age 6+. Compelling classic nature story with some animal violence. Movie PG 1966 95 minutes. Rate movie. Parents Say: age 6+ 3 reviews. Any Iffy Content? Read more. Talk with Your Kids About… Read more. A Lot or a Little? What you will—and won't—find in this movie. Educational Value.
