# Living with Lions: The Story Behind the Most Dangerous Film Ever Made

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Published: 2026-05-12T18:00:00+00:00
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Tippi Hedren infamously had a full grown, 400-pound male lion named Neil living in her home for years in the 1970s. As she and her then-husband Noel Marshall set out to make Roar, a film that would hopefully support big cat conservation, they began acquiring big cats themselves (and living with one). Photos in Life Magazine of Neil the Lion sleeping in bed with her daughter Melanie Griffith still live in our imaginations. Roar went on to be what is today referred to as the most dangerous film ever produced - with over 70 cast and crew members injured by the 40+ exotic animals on set. We'll discuss today the film, the chaos, and Tippi Hedren's big cats today at Shambala Preserve. Find me everywhere: linktr.ee/literallylaurad Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:26 Tippi Hedren 02:23 Tippi and Noel Marshall go to Mozambique 03:37 Roar concept 04:48 Life magazine photos 07:13 Roar production 09:52 Roar release 11:11 Shambala Preserve 14:00 Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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