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The Leopard Son

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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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Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Rated: 2/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Susan Stark Detroit News Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot African photography is magnificent and the life of the leopard son is both compelling and involving. Rated: 3/4 Mar 14, 2022 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Oct 12, 2005 Full Review Susan Tavernetti Palo Alto Weekly Rated: 3/4 May 20, 2003 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Follows the coming-of-age of this elusive animal in the Serengeti over a two year period. Aug 28, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Follows the coming-of-age of this elusive animal in the Serengeti over a two year period. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member A marvelous survey of African wildlife with variety of activity and scenery along with a good story Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Hugo Van Lawick

Director

John Gielgud

Narrator

Michael Olmert

Writer

Tim Cowling

Executive Producer

Hugo Van Lawick

Producer

Stewart Copeland

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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