The Animals Film(1981)
It's Not About Them. It's About Us.
The Animals Film Synopsis
The film offers a comprehensive examination of the exploitation of animals in modern society.
The Animals Film (1981) is a documentary film directed by Myriam Alaux, released on October 1, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 16m. It stars Julie Christie, Sandy Dennis, Richard Course and Robin Howard. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Myriam Alaux
- Writers:
- Victor Schonfeld
- Producers:
- Victor Schonfeld, Myriam Alaux
- Cinematographer:
- Kevin Keating
- Composer:
- Robert Wyatt
- Production:
- Beyond the Frame, Slick Pix
- Status:
- Released
The Animals Film (1981) Trailer
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The Animals Film Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julie Christie
as Narrator (voice)
Sandy Dennis
- Richard Course
Richard Course
- Robin Howard
Robin Howard
- Michael Huskisson
Michael Huskisson
- Ronnie Lee
Ronnie Lee
- Tom Regan
Tom Regan
- Richard Ryder
Richard Ryder
- Tom Simon
Tom Simon
- Roger Elwood Ulrich
Roger Elwood Ulrich
- David Wetton
David Wetton
Key crew
Directed by Myriam Alaux, written by Victor Schonfeld, produced by Victor Schonfeld and Myriam Alaux.
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The Animals Film Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Animals Film – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Animals Film online?
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The Animals Film (1981) is available to stream on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Animals Film?
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The main cast of The Animals Film (1981) includes Julie Christie, Sandy Dennis, Richard Course, Robin Howard and Michael Huskisson. The film was directed by Myriam Alaux. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Animals Film released?
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The Animals Film was released on October 1, 1981 and runs for 2h 16m.
Is The Animals Film worth watching?
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The Animals Film (1981) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Animals Film?
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Yes. The official The Animals Film trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.