CinemaOSMovie · 2022 · 1h 25m

The Bastard King

80%(2)IMDbDocumentary

The Bastard King chronicles the life of a lion from cub to King - battling against an unimaginable enemy that is ravaging a world where blood is becoming easier to find than water. This unique story challenges traditional storytelling - serving as an allegory for endangered species - and our very own fate

Directed byOwen Prümm

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
FR
Released
March 22, 2022
Studios
Canal+Terra Mater Factual StudiosBonne Pioche Télévision

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SBIFF Trailer - The Bastard King

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Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

The Bastard King

JoeyStarr

JoeyStarr

Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Owen Prümm
Owen Prümm
Written by
Andy Briggs
Antoine Le Bos

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