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The Little Lion Hunter (1939): Cast

The Little Lion Hunter (1939) movie poster

The Little Lion Hunter is a 1939 short animated film directed by Chuck Jones, starring Mel Blanc as Lion (voice). It runs 7 minutes.

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The Little Lion Hunter (1939) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Chuck Jones
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Little Lion Hunter About?

The premise of The Little Lion Hunter without spoilers.

While hunting in the jungle with his spear, the African boy Inki repeatedly misses his targets—a bright‑colored parrot, a towering giraffe, even a delicate butterfly. A peculiar black bird with a syncopated hop appears and vanishes mysteriously. Returning to big‑game pursuit, Inki listens to the forest, unaware that a ferocious lion is silently closing in.

The Little Lion Hunter Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • mynah bird the looney tunes character
  • inki
  • surrealism
  • merrie melodies
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Cast & crew

The Little Lion Hunter Cast & Characters

Mel Blanc plays Lion (voice) in The Little Lion Hunter. Directed by Chuck Jones.

From the director

More from Chuck Jones

More films directed by Chuck Jones, best-rated first: Gremlins 2: The New Batch, From Hare to Eternity, Superior Duck and Another Froggy Evening.

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The Little Lion Hunter Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “A kis oroszlánvadász” and “Il piccolo cacciatore”.

Also known as
  • A kis oroszlánvadász
  • Il piccolo cacciatore

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FAQ

The Little Lion Hunter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Little Lion Hunter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Little Lion Hunter?

The Little Lion Hunter runs 7 minutes.

When was The Little Lion Hunter released?

The Little Lion Hunter was released on October 6, 1939.

Who directed The Little Lion Hunter?

The Little Lion Hunter was directed by Chuck Jones.

More films by Chuck Jones

Who is in the cast of The Little Lion Hunter?

The Little Lion Hunter stars Mel Blanc as Lion (voice).

Does The Little Lion Hunter have a post-credit scene?

No. The Little Lion Hunter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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