Lionheart (Children’s Film Foundation)
Date: 1968
Director: Michael Forlong
Production Company: Michael Forlong Productions
Stars: James Forlong, Ian Jessup, Louise Rush, Wilfrid Brambell, Joe Brown, Robert Dean, Leslie Dwyer, Jimmy Edwards, Irene Handl, Pauline Yates
Location(s): Kent
Region(s): South East E-L
Storyline:
The story of a young boy who discovers and protects an escaped circus lion.
Additional Information:
Page compiled by Phil Wilkinson
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Dreaming about seeing a lion wandering around the garden before entering the stable during the night, young Andrew Fowler wakes up and makes his way downstairs to breakfast. The Old Farmhouse on Bullingstone Lane in Bullingstone, Kent.
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As the radio Newscaster tells listeners about an escaped circus lion, Andrew's Parents explain that the Army are already out looking for it. The Old Farmhouse at Bullingstone near Speldhurst.
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Finding huge paw prints in the cabbage patch while collecting leaves to feed his pet rabbit, Andrew Fowler (James Forlong) closes the door to the stable. The stable at the Old Farmhouse in Bullingstone,
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Mr. Fowler drives Andrew to school in the village. Looking south on Penshurst Road at Poundsbridge between Penshurst and Speldhurst in Kent, facing the Grade II* Listed Poundsbridge Manor at the corner of Poundsbridge Hill.
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Running into the playground, Andrew finds his friend Robert just before the bell is rung for class. Rusthall Primary Boys School on Langton Road, Rusthall Common in Kent.
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Stepping into the garden, Mrs. Fowler (Pauline Yates) tells Dingett (Wilfrid Brambell) that he shouldn't be working outside as the lion could be anywhere. The garden at the Old Farmhouse on Bullingstone Lane, Bullingstone.
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Andrew makes Robert (Ian Jessup) promise not to tell anyone before revealing that the escaped lion is locked in his stable.
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As the Detachment continue their search, Private Worms (Joe Brown) hears something in the bushes and throws a brick . . . which hits the Corporal.
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Robert helps Andrew climb into the stable to get his Mum's gardening coat. The stable at the Old Farmhouse.
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Realising that the cat food they fed to Simba the lion isn't enough, Andrew and Robert decide to find a cow. Rusthall Primary Boys School at Rusthall Common.
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Andrew, Robert and his sister Belinda (Louise Rush) head to the butcher's. Facing south-east on Barden Road in Speldhurst, Kent with Speldhurst Hill in the left distance.
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The three enter the shop where the Butcher (Jimmy Edwards) is chopping meat. J. Lovett's butchers shop traded at number 5 Churchyard Cottages on Barden Road, Speldhurst.
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Private Worms is left behind when he gets stuck after climbing over a gate.
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Just before the Soldiers arrive to search the garden and outbuildings, Mr. Fowler (Robert Dean) appears at the back door of the house to find his son in the garden. The Old Farmhouse on Bullingstone Lane in Bullingstone between Poundsbridge and Langton Green.
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Miss Wilson (Virginia Clay) looks back at Andrew and Robert after telling them off for fighting. Rusthall Primary Boys School with St. Paul's church in the background.
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The class line up as Miss Wilson explains that they are being sent home in coaches as the lion is believed to be in the area. Rusthall Primary Boys School on Langton Road, Rusthall Common.
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Also sent home from lessons, Belinda spots her Brother who tells her that Simba has escaped from Andrew's stable.
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As Robert cycles away to get help from the circus, Belinda tells her Mother (Gwen Evans) that the lion is back in the Fowler's stable.
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Simba's roar alerts the Soldiers at Andrew's house as Robert continues his ride. Rogues Hill in Penshurst, Kent with the old Market Place to the left.
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Robert dismounts and hurries into the Carpenter's workshop to ask if he's seen the circus.
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Alerted to the lion's location, Lil, Nyoka the lion-tamer and Robert speed to the Fowler's house in their truck.
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The camera pans with the truck as the Army prepare to shoot Simba.
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Nyoka reverses after taking a wrong turn. Poundsbridge Hill, Poundsbridge with Penshurst Road ahead and Poundsbridge Manor to the right.
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Nyoka (Nick Nyoka) gets out of the truck as Lil (Irene Handl) tells Captain Harris (Ben Aris) and the Corporal (Robert Davis) to put their guns down. The Old Farmhouse on Bullingstone Lane in Bullingstone, Kent.