The Leopard Son

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The Leopard Son

G

Released Sep 27, 1996

1h 22m

Documentary

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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.

Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Susan Stark

Detroit News

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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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

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Oct 12, 2005

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Susan Tavernetti

Palo Alto Weekly

Rated: 3/4

May 20, 2003

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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

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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

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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

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John Gielgud

Narrator

Michael Olmert

Writer

Tim Cowling

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Hugo Van Lawick

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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