A Lion Is in the Streets(1953)
THE ROARING STORY OF A GIVE-AND-TAKE GUY! He took plenty from the chiselers...the crooks...and the tin-horns...and gave 'em nothing in return!
A Lion Is in the Streets Synopsis
A charismatic peddler from the Bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
A Lion Is in the Streets (1953) is a drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, released on September 23, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars James Cagney, Barbara Hale, Anne Francis and Warner Anderson. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Raoul Walsh
- Writers:
- Luther Davis, Adria Locke Langley
- Producers:
- William Cagney
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Production:
- William Cagney Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Lion Is in the Streets (1953) Trailer
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A Lion Is in the Streets Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Cagney
as Hank Martin
Barbara Hale
as Verity Wade Martin
Anne Francis
as Sunny-Lou "Flamingo" McManamee
Warner Anderson
as Jules Bolduc
John McIntire
as Jeb Brown
Jeanne Cagney
as Jennie Brown
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Spurge McManamee
Frank McHugh
as Frank Rector
Larry Keating
as Robert L. Castleberry IV
Onslow Stevens
as Guy Polli
James Millican
as Samuel T. Beach
Mickey Simpson
as Tim Beck, Blacksmith
Key crew
Directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Luther Davis and Adria Locke Langley, produced by William Cagney.
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A Lion Is in the Streets Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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A Lion Is in the Streets – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Lion Is in the Streets online?
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A Lion Is in the Streets (1953) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Lion Is in the Streets?
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The main cast of A Lion Is in the Streets (1953) includes James Cagney, Barbara Hale, Anne Francis, Warner Anderson and John McIntire. The film was directed by Raoul Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Lion Is in the Streets released?
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A Lion Is in the Streets was released on September 23, 1953 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is A Lion Is in the Streets worth watching?
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A Lion Is in the Streets (1953) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Lion Is in the Streets?
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