Movie

A Lion Is in the Streets

1953 · 88 min

A fast-talking, sweaty political rise that turns ugly, watching charm curdle into demagoguery with a grim, inevitable pull.

Tagline: THE ROARING STORY OF A GIVE-AND-TAKE GUY! He took plenty from the chiselers...the crooks...and the tin-horns...and gave 'em nothing in return!
Overview: A charismatic peddler from the Bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Power, corruption, ambition, betrayal
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
corruption
ambition
betrayal
morality
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild