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The Nature of the Beast (1988)

Movie ★ 7.5 95 min

Drama

A boy reads about the attacks of a unknown animal on livestock in the town. He plans to run his own investigation. The so called beast however is also used as a metaphor for every day problems the townsfolk face.

Franco Rosso Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 20, 1988
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0272747
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Cast

Lynton Dearden Bill Coward Tony Melody Tony Melody Chunder Freddie Fletcher Freddie Fletcher Ned Coward Paul Simpson Mick Dalton Dave Hill Dave Hill Oggy Roberta Kerr Mrs. Dalton David Fleeshman David Fleeshman Jim Dalton Willie Ross Willie Ross Danny George Malpas George Malpas Bill Howgill Howard Crossley Howard Crossley Big Man Jonathan Parkinson Hargreaves Julian Walsh Tinker Simon Molloy Mr. Arkwright Sally Edwards Sally Edwards Social worker Gordon Wharmby Gordon Wharmby Mr. Dickson Nigel Collins Reporter Dave Dutton Mr. Lord Safka Green Camera shop assistant

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Nature of the Beast about?
A boy reads about the attacks of a unknown animal on livestock in the town. He plans to run his own investigation. The so called beast however is also used as a metaphor for every day problems the townsfolk face.
Who directed The Nature of the Beast?
The Nature of the Beast was directed by Franco Rosso.
Who stars in The Nature of the Beast?
The Nature of the Beast stars Lynton Dearden, Tony Melody, Freddie Fletcher, Paul Simpson.
When was The Nature of the Beast released?
The Nature of the Beast is a 1988 drama film.
Where can I watch The Nature of the Beast?
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