The Nature of the Beast (1988)
Something is savaging the sheep on the moors... Only 14 year old Bill is determined to find out...
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.
Director: Franco Rosso
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 20, 1988
Cast
- Lynton Dearden - Bill Coward
- Tony Melody - Chunder
- Freddie Fletcher - Ned Coward
- Paul Simpson - Mick Dalton
- Dave Hill - Oggy
- Roberta Kerr - Mrs. Dalton
- David Fleeshman - Jim Dalton
- Willie Ross - Danny
- George Malpas - Bill Howgill
- Howard Crossley - Big Man
Screenplay
- Janni Howker (Screenplay)
- Janni Howker (Novel)
Music: Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Nat Crosby
Editing: George Akers
Production: Rosso Productions, British Screen Productions, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
northern england, based on novel or book
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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, Dave Hill, Roberta Kerr.
- How long is The Nature of the Beast?
- The Nature of the Beast has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Nature of the Beast?
- The Nature of the Beast is a Drama film.
- Where was The Nature of the Beast produced?
- The Nature of the Beast was produced in United Kingdom.