Lion (2014 film)

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Lion
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Directed bySimon P. Edwards
Screenplay bySimon P. Edwards
Produced byDavid Blood
Simon P. Edwards
StarringIan Virgo
Nicola Posener
Jessica-Jane Stafford
Marlon Blue
CinematographyTom Loyd
Music byJames Rogers
Production
company
Kill The Sunset Pictures
Release date
  • 16 August 2014 (2014-08-16)(United Kingdom)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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]

Contents

Plot

Cast

Filming locations

Filming took place at Colchester Zoo, Colchester, Essex, England and in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK. [4]

Release

The film was released on 16 August 2023. [5]

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References

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