Napoleon and Samantha
1972 · Movie · G · 92 min · ★ 6.3
Two young children suddenly find themselves in charge of a gentle, aging circus lion. However, when they are threatened with being split up by stern authorities, the trio embarks on a perilous journey across the wilds of the American Northwest.
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Details
- Years
- 1972
- Release date
- 1972-07-05
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 92 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (38 votes)
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic Score · 1973 · nominated
Cast & crew
Michael Douglas
as Danny Arlington Williams III
Jodie Foster
as Samantha
Johnny Whitaker
as Napoleon
Will Geer
as Grandpa
Henry Jones
as Mr. Amos Gutteridge
Vito Scotti
as Dimetri the Clown
Ellen Corby
as Gertrude
Mary Wickes
as Employment Office Clerk
Arch Johnson
as Police Chief
- RH
Rex Holman
as Mark
Directed by Bernard McEveety