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The Lion Hunters (1951)

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Plot

In the heart of the wild, Bomba, the Jungle Boy, stumbles upon a lion suffering an agonizingly slow death, a grim testament to the cruel activities of safari hunters trapping these majestic beasts for zoos. These hunters, led by Tom Forbes and his business partner Marty Martin, are cashing in on the post-war scarcity of such animals, ignoring the natural order of the jungle. Tom, joined by his compassionate daughter Jean, navigates downstream to rendezvous with Martin, who has already ensnared several creatures for export. However, Bomba is determined to thwart their plans, freeing the captured animals one by one in a daring display of defiance against their captors. As Bomba's crusade intensifies, he finds an unexpected ally in Jean. Guided by Bomba's fervor, Jean begins to question the morality of her father's business, wrestling with the ethical dilemma of capturing and displaying animals for human amusement. Simultaneously, the unyielding Martin is hell-bent on success, even if it means silencing the Jungle Boy forever. In this thrilling fight for freedom, Bomba must not only liberate the lions but also protect Jean, who has inadvertently been drawn into the heart of the conflict. In 'The Lion Hunters', the jungle's untamed wilderness becomes the backdrop for a battle of wills, where the lines between friend and foe blur, and the struggle for survival ignites.

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The Lion Hunters is an adventure movie featuring Johnny Sheffield.

The Lion Hunters is currently streaming on TCM.