The Lion Has Seven Heads (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, The Lion Has Seven Heads is a drama and history film directed by Glauber Rocha, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A white-robed preacher wanders and sermonizes across African lands; European communists and CIA spies conspire out of mutual self-interest to engineer the appointment of an African bourgeois to a puppet government presidency; and a revolutionary group marches in exile.
Who’s in it. The Lion Has Seven Heads stars Rada Rassimov as Marlene, Giulio Brogi as Pablo, Gabriele Tinti as American Agent and Jean-Pierre Léaud as Preacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Lion Has Seven Heads 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 Has Seven Heads page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion Has Seven Heads tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion Has Seven Heads (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lion Has Seven Heads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lion Has Seven Heads worth watching?
- The Lion Has Seven Heads holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lion Has Seven Heads?
- The Lion Has Seven Heads stars Rada Rassimov, Giulio Brogi, Gabriele Tinti, Jean-Pierre Léaud and Aldo Bixio.
- When was The Lion Has Seven Heads released?
- The Lion Has Seven Heads was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.