
The Return of the Kings
1999, English. Directed by John Varty.
JV and Gillian are given the task of reintroducing three magnificent cheetahs- two of which are the rare King Cheetah- back into their natural surroundings. JV and Gillian document and share their story as they follow the lives of the three cub's journey from cub to adulthood in the Tswalu reserve. We follow all the trials and tribulations as the young cubs navigate their new world and learn to survive in their desert home. Filled with hope and heartbreak it's a gripping tale in which we witness the extraordinary return of the Kings.
- Runtime
- 0h 52m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 10 January 1999
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Gillian Van Houten, John Varty
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The Return of the Kings isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 January 1999. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Return of the Kings?
The Return of the Kings (1999) was directed by John Varty and stars Gillian Van Houten, John Varty, Savannah Varty.