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The Nature of the Beast 1988 Directed by Franco Rosso

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 20 February 1988
95 mins
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Lynton Dearden Bill Coward
Tony Melody Chunder
Freddie Fletcher Ned Coward
Paul Simpson Mick Dalton
Roberta Kerr Mrs. Dalton
David Fleeshman Jim Dalton
George Malpas Bill Howgill
Simon Molloy Mr. Arkwright
Sally Edwards Social worker
Gordon Wharmby Mr. Dickson
Nigel Collins Reporter
Dave Dutton Mr. Lord
Safka Green Camera shop assistant
Dickie Arnold Shepherd
Ted Carroll Poacher
Harry Goodier Farm hand
Joan Campion Secretary at Observer
Joel David Landlord
Danny James Worker
Andrew Welch Clever Clogs
Michael Holt Policeman
Olive Chicken
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