Leo the Lion
Originally released in 2005. Leo the Lion is a animation/comedy film. directed by Mario Cambi. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Neri Marcorè, Leo Gullotta, and Carlo Conti
Synopsis
It’s a hard life for young Leo: his family just doesn’t understand why he’s a vegetarian lion. His solitude ends when he meets Avoria, the elephant queen, who has recently given birth to two calves with braided tails. Mysteriously widowed, Avoria is courted by dapper Zanco. By a series of misfortunes she is separated from her young. Leo steps in to take care of them: thus begins his search for legendary Milk Lake, during which he experiences all sorts of incredible adventures. This fable with a happy ending handles the themes of diversity and racism with engaging originality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
3.2/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Neri Marcorè
as Leo (voice)
Leo Gullotta
as Cobo (voice)
Carlo Conti
as Zanco (voice)
Simona Marchini
as L'Elefantrice (voice)
Elio Pandolfi
as Camea (voice)
Dario Penne
as Il Tartarugo (voice)
Emanuela Rossi
as Avoria (voice)
Manuel Meli
as Elefantino 1 (voice)
Alex Polidori
as Elefantino 2 (voice)
Federico Mirra
as Leonardo (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Esse & Bi Cinematografica Produzione
- Dujass Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leo the Lion about?
It’s a hard life for young Leo: his family just doesn’t understand why he’s a vegetarian lion. His solitude ends when he meets Avoria, the elephant queen, who has recently given birth to two ...
Who directed Leo the Lion?
Leo the Lion was directed by Mario Cambi.
How long is Leo the Lion?
Leo the Lion has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Leo the Lion released?
Leo the Lion was released on June 17, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Leo the Lion?
The main cast of Leo the Lion includes Neri Marcorè, Leo Gullotta, Carlo Conti, Simona Marchini, Elio Pandolfi.