A Lion Is in the Streets (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, A Lion Is in the Streets is a drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 88 minutes. “THE ROARING STORY OF A GIVE-AND-TAKE GUY! He took plenty from the chiselers...the crooks...and the tin-horns...and gave 'em nothing in return!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A charismatic peddler from the Bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
Who’s in it. A Lion Is in the Streets stars James Cagney as Hank Martin, Barbara Hale as Verity Wade, Anne Francis as Flamingo McManamee and Warner Anderson as Jules Bolduc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Lion Is in the Streets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Lion Is in the Streets page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Lion Is in the Streets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Lion Is in the Streets (1953)?
- In US, A Lion Is in the Streets is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Lion Is in the Streets worth watching?
- A Lion Is in the Streets holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Lion Is in the Streets?
- A Lion Is in the Streets stars James Cagney, Barbara Hale, Anne Francis, Warner Anderson and John McIntire.
- When was A Lion Is in the Streets released?
- A Lion Is in the Streets was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.