Born Free

Born Free

TV-PG 1974 · 1 season · 13 eps · ★ 7.0 · Action & Adventure, Family, Drama

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The adventures of two married game wardens in Kenya. George Adamson and Diana Muldaur live with their adopted lioness Elsa the Lioness, where they protect the animals in the surrounding area from all sorts of danger, both natural and human.

Created by Carl Foreman

Network: NBC

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