A Lion Is in the Streets
1953, English. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
THE ROARING STORY OF A GIVE-AND-TAKE GUY! He took plenty from the chiselers...the crooks...and the tin-horns...and gave 'em nothing in return!
A charismatic peddler from the Bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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A Lion Is in the Streets is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- James CagneyHank Martin
- Barbara HaleVerity Wade Martin
- Anne FrancisSunny-Lou "Flamingo" McManamee
- Warner AndersonJules Bolduc
- John McIntireJeb Brown
- Jeanne CagneyJennie Brown
- Lon Chaney Jr.Spurge McManamee
- Frank McHughFrank Rector
- Larry KeatingRobert L. Castleberry IV
- Onslow StevensGuy Polli
- James MillicanSamuel T. Beach
- Mickey SimpsonTim Beck, Blacksmith
Details
- Released
- 23 September 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Luther Davis
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What A Lion Is in the Streets is based on
A Lion Is in the Streets is adapted from a novel.
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How long is A Lion Is in the Streets?
A Lion Is in the Streets runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does A Lion Is in the Streets have a post-credits scene?
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A Lion Is in the Streets parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Lion Is in the Streets is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Lion Is in the Streets on?
A Lion Is in the Streets is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Lion Is in the Streets?
If you liked A Lion Is in the Streets, try All the King's Men, The Last Bus, Elmer Gantry.
Who directed A Lion Is in the Streets?
A Lion Is in the Streets (1953) was directed by Raoul Walsh and stars James Cagney, Barbara Hale, Anne Francis.
What is A Lion Is in the Streets based on?
A Lion Is in the Streets is adapted from a novel.