A Lion Is in the Streets (1953)

Name: A Lion Is in the Streets
Genre: Drama
Released: 1953
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 5.1
Cast: James Cagney, Barbara Hale, Anne Francis, Warner Anderson, John McIntire

1h 28m United States of America

Drama

Plot

Charismatic and resourceful, a peddler from the Louisiana Bayous discovers his passion for politics, quickly rising through the ranks. As he harnesses his charm and persuasive skills, his ambitions blur the line between genuine leadership and demagoguery. With each step deeper into the political arena, he grapples with the moral implications of his newfound power and the potential consequences of his actions. Will his pursuit of influence lead to genuine change, or will it reveal a darker side lurking beneath his charismatic exterior? The story unfolds with tension and intrigue.

Cast

James Cagney Barbara Hale Anne Francis Warner Anderson John McIntire Jeanne Cagney Lon Chaney Jr. Frank McHugh Larry Keating Onslow Stevens James Millican Mickey Simpson Sara Haden Ellen Corby Lee Aaker