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The Nature of the Beast

  • 1988
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Lynton Dearden in The Nature of the Beast (1988)
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 proble... Read allA 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.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
  • Writer
    • Janni Howker
  • Stars
    • Lynton Dearden
    • Paul Simpson
    • Tony Melody
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
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    • Director
      • Franco Rosso
    • Writer
      • Janni Howker
    • Stars
      • Lynton Dearden
      • Paul Simpson
      • Tony Melody
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Lynton Dearden
    • Bill Coward
    Paul Simpson
    • Mick Dalton
    Tony Melody
    Tony Melody
    • Chunder
    Freddie Fletcher
    • Ned Coward
    Dave Hill
    Dave Hill
    • Oggy
    Roberta Kerr
    Roberta Kerr
    • Mrs. Dalton
    David Fleeshman
    David Fleeshman
    • Jim Dalton
    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
    • Social Worker
    Gordon Wharmby
    Gordon Wharmby
    • Mr. Dickson
    Nigel Collins
    • Reporter
    Dave Dutton
    • Mr. Lord
    Safka Green
    • Camera Shop Assistant
    • Director
      • Franco Rosso
    • Writer
      • Janni Howker
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    • Trivia
      Filmed in and around Accrington, Lancashire in the UK, Lynton Dearden was selected for the lead role after auditions of local schoolchildren.
    • Soundtracks
      White Sand, Blue Water
      (uncredited)

      Music by Mitchell Dalton and Graham de Wilde

      KPM Music Ltd

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    • Release date
      • February 20, 1988 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La noche de la bestia
    • Filming locations
      • Accrington, Lancashire, England, UK(exteriors - Woodnock Estate)
    • Production companies
      • Rosso Productions
      • British Screen Productions
      • Film Four International
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      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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