The Lion of Judah is a 2011 South African-American computer-animated Christian comedy-drama film produced by Animated Family Films, distributed by Rocky Mountain Pictures, and starring Scott Eastwood, Georgina Cordova, Sandi Patty, Anupam Kher, Michael Madsen, Alphonso McAuley, Omar Benson Miller, Vic Mignogna and Ernest Borgnine. It is the sequel to the Christmas short film Once Upon A Stable, taking place 30 years earlier in a Bethlehem stable as The Stable-Mates witness the birth of "The King". Lion of Judah had a limited release to theaters starting June 3, 2011, and a domestic DVD release Easter 2012.

The Lion of Judah
American theatrical release poster
Directed byDeryck Broom
Roger Hawkins
Written byBrent Dawes
Produced byJacqui Cunningham
Phil Cunningham
Sunu Gonera
Daniel Santefort
Rose Warner
StarringScott Eastwood
Ernest Borgnine
Georgina Cordova
Sandi Patty
Anupam Kher
Michael Madsen
Alphonso McAuley
Omar Benson Miller
Vic Mignogna
CinematographyDeryck Broom
Edited byRoger Hawkins
Gareth Ahrens
Music byAMG Music Group (Produced by: Greg Sims & Adam Carpenter)
Production
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Animated Family Films
Character Matters
Sunrise Productions
Distributed byRocky Mountain Pictures[1]
Release date
  • June 3, 2011 (2011-06-03)
Running time
87 minutes
CountriesUnited States
South Africa
LanguageEnglish
Budget$15 million
Box office$15 million

Synopsis

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During the time of Jesus' crucifixion, a lamb named Judah tries to avoid being sacrificed. His friends from the stable in Bethlehem embark on a journey to save their friend.

Cast

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Production

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The film was animated in stereoscopic 3D at Character Matters Animation Studio in Cape Town. It was originally meant to be released in 2009, but it was delayed to 2011 due to its production issues, it was released in United States by the independent Florida-based company Rocky Mountain Pictures on June 3, 2011.

Reception

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The film was panned by critics; it has a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.[2]

Home media

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The Lion of Judah was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc by Warner Home Video on March 27, 2012.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Lion of Judah".
  2. ^ "The Lion of Judah". Rotten Tomatoes. March 27, 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  3. ^ "The Lion of Judah Blu-ray". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
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