The lion from Babylon (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, The lion from Babylon is an adventure film directed by Ramón Torrado, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In the ruins of Nim Bis Rub, in Babylon, is a band of smugglers den. There goes Nemsi Kara Ben and his faithful friend. One night, while camping, they surprise three smugglers and, after a hard-fought struggle, manage to reduce them and take possession of the rings that are their trademark. Then they go to Baghdad and there, a character who wears a ring of smugglers, which has seen Kara's, confuses him with one of the band.
Who’s in it. The lion from Babylon stars Helmuth Schneider as Kara Ben Nemsi, Georg Thomalla as Hadschi Halef Omar, Rafael Luis Calvo as Ssäfir and Theo Lingen as Sir David Lindsay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The lion from Babylon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The lion from Babylon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The lion from Babylon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The lion from Babylon (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The lion from Babylon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The lion from Babylon worth watching?
- The lion from Babylon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The lion from Babylon?
- The lion from Babylon stars Helmuth Schneider, Georg Thomalla, Rafael Luis Calvo, Theo Lingen and Fernando Sancho.
- When was The lion from Babylon released?
- The lion from Babylon was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.