Born Free (Original title)
Dates: 1965 (Copyright), 12 August 1966 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: James Hill
Synopsis: Adaptation of the book by Joy Adamson on the rearing of a lioness to be tame and a pet.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Kenya, Lions, Animals (subject of artistic representation)
Releases
Date: 1965Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 95 mins Length: 8561 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: Film Music Review: ArchivalAuthor: WOOLSTON, Stephen Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for BORN FREE.
In: Film Review n625 December 2002 Pages: 50-55
Title: Born freeAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with composer John Barry and actress Virginia McKenna who discuss the making of BORN FREE.
In: Music from the Movies n30 Feb/Mar 2001 Pages: 46-47
Title: Film music review: the latest releases reviewed and ratedAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Re-recorded version reviewed here.
In: Film Score Monthly v5 n8 Sep/Oct 2000 Page: 47
Title: ScoreAuthor: SOUTHALL, James Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v19 n74 Summer 2000 Pages: 14-15
Title: Record reviewsAuthor: WOOLSTON, Stephen Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of soundtrack.
In: Cinéaste v22 n2 1996 Pages: 24-29
Title: Naming the Right Names: Amending the Hollywood BlacklistAuthor: ROBB, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the scriptwriters who were blacklisted during the 1950's and 1960's and worked under pseudonyms or 'fronts'. Some of them have still not been officially recognized although the Writers Guild of America is working towards rectifying this.
In: Screen International n413 24 Sep 1983 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n413 24 Sep 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Letter from Carl Foreman, concerning the song.
In: British National Film Catalogue v4 1966 Page: 80
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v4 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9192 16 Mar 1966 Page: 8
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9192 16 Mar 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3050 17 Mar 1966 Page: 10
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3050 17 Mar 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 23 Mar 1966
Title: [Variety - 23 Mar 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: London Life 12 Mar 1966 Page: 12
Title: [London Life - 12 Mar 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v33 n388 May 1966 Page: 73
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v33 n388 May 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v232 n9 28 Oct 1964 Page: 18
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v232 n9 28 Oct 1964: no known title]Language: English
Description: On making.
In:
Title: [ - : no known title]
Author: INVERNE, James
Title: Any old lion
Author: JAY, John Mark Pages: 138p.
Title: Born free : a lioness of two worlds
Author: ADAMSON, Joy Pages: 143p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8663 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-1102218
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376775
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(9)
Description: 16mm PositiveBase: SafetyBFI identifier: C-10641
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Base: SafetyBFI identifier: C-10640
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 234 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-1224632
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8530 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-202533
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8546 FeetBFI identifier: C-10642
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8547 FeetBFI identifier: C-10643
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8663 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-1102218
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetyBFI identifier: C-10639
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 234 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-1224633
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1965 (Copyright), 12 August 1966 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: James Hill
Synopsis: Adaptation of the book by Joy Adamson on the rearing of a lioness to be tame and a pet.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Kenya, Lions, Animals (subject of artistic representation)
Releases
Date: 1965Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 95 mins Length: 8561 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(35)
©: Open Road Films, Made by: Open Road Films, Atlas Films, Presents: Columbia Pictures Corporation, [Production Company]: Highroad Productions, Presents: Carl Foreman, Produced by: Sam Jaffe, Paul Radin, Production Manager: L.C. Rudkin, Production Co-ordinator: Hal Mason, [Original Director (resigned)]: Tom Mcgowan, [1st] Assistant Director: William P. Cartlidge, Continuity: Kay Rawlings, Written for the Screen by: Gerald L.C. Copley, Based on the book by: Joy Adamson, Director of Photography: Kenneth Talbot, Camera Operator: Rodney Anstiss, [2nd Camera Operator]: Marc Hyams, [Camera Assistant]: Robin Brown, Gaffer: Tom Watson, Grip: Wally Wheatley, Editor: Don Deacon, Assistant Editor: Gordon Davie, Music Composed and Conducted by: John Barry, [Song 'Born Free' Music by]: John Barry, [Song 'Born Free' Lyrics by]: Don Black, [Song 'Born Free' Sung by]: Matt Monro, Sound Recordist: Claude Hitchcock, Robert Jones, Sound System: Westrex Recording System, Sound Editor: Chris Greenham, Chief Technical Adviser: George Adamson, Animal Superviser: Peter Whitehead, Completed at: Shepperton Studios
Cast
(17)
Virginia McKenna (Joy Adamson), Bill Travers (George Adamson), Geoffrey Keen (Kendall), Peter Lukoye (Nuru), Omar Chambati (Makkede), Bill Godden (Sam), Robert Young (James), Bryan Epsom (Baker), Geoffrey Best (Watson), Robert Cheetham (Ken), Surya Patel (Indian doctor), Girl (Elsa as a cub), Boy, Ugas, Henrietta (lion), Mara (Elsa, the lion), The Cubs (lion cubs)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(15)
In: Music from the Movies n43 2004 Page: 59Title: Film Music Review: ArchivalAuthor: WOOLSTON, Stephen Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for BORN FREE.
In: Film Review n625 December 2002 Pages: 50-55
Title: Born freeAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with composer John Barry and actress Virginia McKenna who discuss the making of BORN FREE.
In: Music from the Movies n30 Feb/Mar 2001 Pages: 46-47
Title: Film music review: the latest releases reviewed and ratedAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Re-recorded version reviewed here.
In: Film Score Monthly v5 n8 Sep/Oct 2000 Page: 47
Title: ScoreAuthor: SOUTHALL, James Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v19 n74 Summer 2000 Pages: 14-15
Title: Record reviewsAuthor: WOOLSTON, Stephen Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of soundtrack.
In: Cinéaste v22 n2 1996 Pages: 24-29
Title: Naming the Right Names: Amending the Hollywood BlacklistAuthor: ROBB, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the scriptwriters who were blacklisted during the 1950's and 1960's and worked under pseudonyms or 'fronts'. Some of them have still not been officially recognized although the Writers Guild of America is working towards rectifying this.
In: Screen International n413 24 Sep 1983 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n413 24 Sep 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Letter from Carl Foreman, concerning the song.
In: British National Film Catalogue v4 1966 Page: 80
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v4 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9192 16 Mar 1966 Page: 8
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9192 16 Mar 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3050 17 Mar 1966 Page: 10
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3050 17 Mar 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 23 Mar 1966
Title: [Variety - 23 Mar 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: London Life 12 Mar 1966 Page: 12
Title: [London Life - 12 Mar 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v33 n388 May 1966 Page: 73
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v33 n388 May 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v232 n9 28 Oct 1964 Page: 18
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v232 n9 28 Oct 1964: no known title]Language: English
Description: On making.
In:
Title: [ - : no known title]
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(3)
Title: Wrestling with elephants: the authorised biography of Don BlackAuthor: INVERNE, James
Title: Any old lion
Author: JAY, John Mark Pages: 138p.
Title: Born free : a lioness of two worlds
Author: ADAMSON, Joy Pages: 143p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8663 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-1102218
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376775
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(9)
Description: 16mm PositiveBase: SafetyBFI identifier: C-10641
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Base: SafetyBFI identifier: C-10640
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 234 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-1224632
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8530 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-202533
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8546 FeetBFI identifier: C-10642
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8547 FeetBFI identifier: C-10643
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8663 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-1102218
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetyBFI identifier: C-10639
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 234 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-1224633
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film