
A young British boy whose father was murdered by a treacherous Aran sheik finds himself in a position to exact revenge as an adult.
Directed by John P. McCarthy, The Lion Man leans on a strong ensemble — Jon Hall, Kathleen Burke, Ted Adams — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1936.
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After their caravan is attacked and their respective families butchered by Arab marauders, teenagers David and Sarah flee across the desert. But the desert is filled with danger from the elements, animals and the unwholesome appetite of the Jackal, a sheik who wants Sarah for himself. However, the desert also holds temptation and love. David and Sarah hide out in an oasis and build a life for themselves, discovering each other in new ways.
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