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Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion

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American doctor Marsh Tracy (Marshall Thompson), known as "Daktari" to the natives, runs a wildlife rehabilitation clinic on the African savanna with the help of his tomboyish teenager, Paula (Cheryl Miller), and faithful researcher and gorilla expert, Julie Harper (Betsy Drake). Their wholesome adventures include helping one of the preserve's lions, Clarence, when he begins exhibiting aggressive behavior; the intrepid trio soon discover that the wild animal has a vision defect.
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Tony Mastroianni Cleveland Press An OK family film if you happen to be looking for something for the kids. Nov 16, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A family of great white hunters living in Africa have their village visited by the titular cross-eyed lion and wacky animal Disney hijinks ensue. It's nothing you haven't already seen dozens of times before, but as usual, Disney pretty consistently makes enjoyable entertainment that's hard to resist. This film was so popular at the time that it spun off into it's own TV series. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Remember watching this as a kid with my family! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Great family movie with some good animal/action scenes and the cuddliest lion you have ever seen! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member It was so ridiculous and funny that I was almost bored Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Great if you're six. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member A trouble-making chimp, a boa that likes to escape and a cross-eyed lion. Definately a recipe for a great classic comedy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis American doctor Marsh Tracy (Marshall Thompson), known as "Daktari" to the natives, runs a wildlife rehabilitation clinic on the African savanna with the help of his tomboyish teenager, Paula (Cheryl Miller), and faithful researcher and gorilla expert, Julie Harper (Betsy Drake). Their wholesome adventures include helping one of the preserve's lions, Clarence, when he begins exhibiting aggressive behavior; the intrepid trio soon discover that the wild animal has a vision defect.
Director
Andrew Marton
Producer
Leonard B. Kaufman
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Ivan Tors Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 15, 1965, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 27, 2016
Runtime
1h 38m
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