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The Nature of the Beast

PG19881h 35mFranco Rosso
IMDb 6.2

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"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.

Drama
Northern EnglandBased On Novel Or Book

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What is The Nature of the Beast (1988) 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 stars in The Nature of the Beast?

The Nature of the Beast stars Lynton Dearden (Bill Coward), Tony Melody (Chunder), Freddie Fletcher (Ned Coward), Paul Simpson (Mick Dalton), Dave Hill (Oggy). The film was directed by Franco Rosso.

How long is The Nature of the Beast?

The Nature of the Beast has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated PG.

Is The Nature of the Beast worth watching?

The Nature of the Beast holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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