The Lion and the Virgin
1975, Swedish. Directed by Lars-Magnus Lindgren.
After young film writer Leo has his latest screenplay rejected he retreats to his summer home on an island, on his way he meets the flight attendant Virgo and a romance soon blossoms.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lars-Magnus LindgrenDirector
- Sven-Bertil TaubeLars-Erik ''Leo'' Olsson
- Agneta EckemyrVirgo
- Michel DuchaussoyPhilippe
- Sven LindbergNato
- Per EdströmJohan
- Karl-Erik WelinJan-Arthur
- Peter LindgrenBlomberg
- Marcelline CollardPhilippes sekreterare
- Tor IsedalVetsera
- Bibi LindqvistNatos syster
- Pia Gardeaktris
- Axel Dübergkronofogde
Details
- Released
- 14 February 1975
- Original title
- Lejonet och Jungfrun
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Lars-Magnus Lindgren
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How long is The Lion and the Virgin?
The Lion and the Virgin runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Lion and the Virgin have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Lion and the Virgin on?
The Lion and the Virgin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 February 1975. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lion and the Virgin?
If you liked The Lion and the Virgin, try Summer with Monika, Sylvie's Love, Bergman Island.
Who directed The Lion and the Virgin?
The Lion and the Virgin (1975) was directed by Lars-Magnus Lindgren and stars Sven-Bertil Taube, Agneta Eckemyr, Michel Duchaussoy.