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Roselyne and the Lions (1988): Cast

Roselyne and the Lions (1988) movie poster

Roselyne and the Lions is a 1988 romantic comedy directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix, starring Isabelle Pasco as Roselyne, Gérard Sandoz and Günter Meisner. It runs 2 hours 56 minutes.

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Roselyne and the Lions (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 56m (176 min)
Original language
French
Studio
Gaumont
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Roselyne and the Lions About?

The premise of Roselyne and the Lions without spoilers.

Thierry quits school to apprentice as a lion tamer at the zoo, where he meets Roselyne, an animal lover. Their shared passion becomes romance, but when Thierry loses his job they travel through France taking circus work. In Germany they study under aging big‑cat trainer Klint, drawing nearer to their lion‑taming dream but success pulls them apart.

Roselyne and the Lions Themes & Keywords

· 37 tags
  • lion tamer
  • lion
  • lion taming
  • cinema du look
  • slimehouse
  • puppetry
  • cult film
  • cat
  • zoo
  • france
  • young man
  • twenty something
+25 more
  • death mask
  • suicide by gunshot
  • dangerous stunt
  • danger
  • panic attack
  • rehearsal
  • show
  • whip
  • champagne
  • misogyny
  • circus boss
  • circus manager
  • circus girl
  • circus performer
  • munich germany
  • seeking a job
  • ex teacher student relationship
  • tiger
  • animal in title
  • motorcycle
  • wild animal
  • circus
  • independent film
  • character name in title
  • psychotronic film
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Cast & crew

Roselyne and the Lions Cast & Characters

Isabelle Pasco leads the cast as Roselyne, with Gérard Sandoz as Thierry and Günter Meisner as Klint. Directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jean-Jacques Beineix

More films directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix: Mortal Transfer, Locked-In Syndrome, Otaku - Children of the Virtual Empire and IP5: The Island of Pachyderms.

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Details

Roselyne and the Lions Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “美女与狮子” and “Løvetemmersken”.

Also known as
  • 美女与狮子
  • Løvetemmersken
  • Η Ρόζελυν και τα Λιοντάρια
  • Rosalyn und die Löwen
  • Roselyne és az oroszlánok
  • Roselyne och lejonen
  • Entre salvajes
  • 跟着爱情走

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Roselyne and the Lions FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Roselyne and the Lions, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Roselyne and the Lions?

Roselyne and the Lions runs 2 hours 56 minutes (176 minutes).

When was Roselyne and the Lions released?

Roselyne and the Lions was released on September 23, 1988.

Who directed Roselyne and the Lions?

Roselyne and the Lions was directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix.

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Who is in the cast of Roselyne and the Lions?

Roselyne and the Lions stars Isabelle Pasco as Roselyne, Gérard Sandoz as Thierry and Günter Meisner as Klint, among 15 credited actors.

Does Roselyne and the Lions have a post-credit scene?

No. Roselyne and the Lions has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Roselyne and the Lions in?

The original language of Roselyne and the Lions is French.

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