Storyline

Androcles is a Christian who follows that religion's teachings even as they apply to the treatment of animals. Seeing a lion in pain, he removes a huge thorn from the beast's paw, creating a friend for life. Androcles and a number of other Christians are evenutally arrested and condemned to death in the arena. They are to die by being eaten by lions. Is it too much to hope that one of the lions may have a paw that has healed recently and might remember who helped heal it?—Ron Kerrigan

Plot Keywords

roman, paganism, animal in title, stabbed in the stomach, sword fighting, sword and sandal, fight to the death, colosseum, satire, gladiator, based on play, rome italy, philosophy, lion, arena, ancient rome, soldier, helmet, prisoner, captive

Short Review

Bernard Shaw's satirical comedy on Romans and Christians provides the basis for a fair film offering. Picture is a curious mixture of basic comedy and Shavian wit.

Trailer

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