The Animal World
“The Raging Story of Animal Life on Earth Before Dawn of Man!”
Synopsis
A documentary showcasing the world's many different animal species, both past and present.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irwin Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Irwin Allen
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Animal World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Irwin Allen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irwin Allen
Irwin Allen
Paul Sawtell
Harold E. Wellman
Irwin Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Irwin Allen
Director
Irwin Allen
Producer
Irwin Allen
Writer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Harold E. Wellman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Animal World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Animal World about?
A documentary showcasing the world's many different animal species, both past and present.
Who directed The Animal World?
The Animal World was directed by Irwin Allen.
Who stars in The Animal World?
The principal cast of The Animal World includes John Storm, Theodore von Eltz.
When was The Animal World released and how long is it?
The Animal World was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Animal World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Animal World was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Animal World?
The Animal World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).