Natural Enemies(1979)
Natural Enemies Synopsis
Paul Steward, editor of a scientific journal, considers his life to be an empty failure. Awake one morning after a sleepless night, he comes to a decision: this evening he will take a rifle and shoot and kill his wife, their three children and then himself.
Natural Enemies (1979) is a drama and thriller film directed by Jeff Kanew, released on November 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Hal Holbrook, Louise Fletcher, Peter Armstrong and Elizabeth Berridge. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Kanew
- Writers:
- Julius Horwitz, Jeff Kanew
- Producers:
- John E. Quill
- Cinematographer:
- Richard E. Brooks
- Production:
- Utopia
- Status:
- Released
Natural Enemies (1979) Trailer
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Natural Enemies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hal Holbrook
as Paul Steward
Louise Fletcher
as Miriam Steward
- Peter Armstrong
Peter Armstrong
as Tony Steward
Elizabeth Berridge
as Sheila Steward
José Ferrer
as Harry Rosenthal
Viveca Lindfors
as Psychiatrist
- Alisha Fontaine
Alisha Fontaine
as Brothel Girl
- Steve Austin
Steve Austin
as Alex Steward
- Jim Pappas
Jim Pappas
as Fred Russo
Ellen Barber
as Anne
Viveca Lindfors
as Dr. Baker
Patricia Elliott
as Woman on Train
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Kanew, written by Julius Horwitz and Jeff Kanew, produced by John E. Quill.
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Natural Enemies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 21 ratings.
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Natural Enemies – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Natural Enemies?
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The main cast of Natural Enemies (1979) includes Hal Holbrook, Louise Fletcher, Peter Armstrong, Elizabeth Berridge and José Ferrer. The film was directed by Jeff Kanew. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Natural Enemies released?
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Natural Enemies was released on November 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Natural Enemies worth watching?
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Natural Enemies (1979) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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