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| Directed by | Simon P. Edwards |
| Screenplay by | Simon P. Edwards |
| Produced by | David Blood Simon P. Edwards |
| Starring | Ian Virgo Nicola Posener Jessica-Jane Stafford Marlon Blue |
| Cinematography | Tom Loyd |
| Music by | James Rogers |
Production company | Kill The Sunset Pictures |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Lion is a British drama film, directed by Simon P. Edwards. The film stars Ian Virgo, Nicola Posener, Jessica-Jane Stafford and Marlon Blue. [1] [2]
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Filming took place at Colchester Zoo, Colchester, Essex, England and in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. [4]
The film was released on 16 August 2023. [5]
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