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The Leopard Son

1996 87 min English G

The true story of the birth, growth and coming of age of a leopard cub in Africa's Serengeti plain. The journey of "The Leopard Son" begins at his mother's side where he discovers, through play, essential skills for survival in the wild. As it is with humans, there inevitably comes the day when a child must leave his mother to go out on his own.

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Hugo van Lawick Director · Stewart Copeland Composer

United States release September 27, 1996 · Produced in Netherlands, United States · Production Discovery Channel Productions

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Netherlands · United States

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English

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English

Release dates

United States · September 27, 1996

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Netherlands

December 12, 1996

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