The Wind and the Lion
“Between the wind and the lion is the woman. For her, half the world may go to war.”
At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers, and the attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.
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Where is The Wind and the Lion streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Wind and the Lion
The Wind and the Lion is a 1975 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by John Milius. The cast is led by Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Wind and the Lion was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on May 22, 1975, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Milius
- Writers
- John Milius
- Release date
- May 22, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Wind and the Lion cast & crew
The Wind and the Lion was directed by John Milius and written by John Milius.
The cast features Sean Connery as Mulai Ahmed er Raisuli, Candice Bergen as Eden Pedecaris, Brian Keith as Theodore Roosevelt, John Huston as John Hay, Geoffrey Lewis as Samuel Gummere, and Steve Kanaly as Capt. Jerome.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Billy Williams, and it was produced by Herb Jaffe.
Is The Wind and the Lion worth watching?
The Wind and the Lion holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 209 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, The Wind and the Lion is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wind and the Lion
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Cast of The Wind and the Lion
Sean Connery
Mulai Ahmed er Raisuli
Candice Bergen
Eden Pedecaris
Brian Keith
Theodore Roosevelt
John Huston
John Hay
Geoffrey Lewis
Samuel Gummere
Steve Kanaly
Capt. Jerome
Vladek Sheybal
The Bashaw
Nadim Sawalha
Sherif of Wazan
Roy Jenson
Admiral Chadwick
Deborah Baxter
Alice Roosevelt
Jack Cooley
Quentin Roosevelt
Chris Aller
Kermit Roosevelt
The Wind and the Lion — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wind and the Lion in United States?
The Wind and the Lion is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Wind and the Lion in?
The Wind and the Lion is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, German, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wind and the Lion?
The Wind and the Lion runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Wind and the Lion rated?
The Wind and the Lion is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 209 ratings.
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