The Nature of the Beast
“Something is savaging the sheep on the moors... Only 14 year old Bill is determined to find out...”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Bill Coward
Tony Melody
Chunder
Freddie Fletcher
Ned Coward
Paul Simpson
Mick Dalton
Dave Hill
Oggy
Roberta Kerr
Mrs. Dalton
David Fleeshman
Jim Dalton
Willie Ross
Danny
George Malpas
Bill Howgill
Howard Crossley
Big Man
Jonathan Parkinson
Hargreaves
Julian Walsh
Tinker
Simon Molloy
Mr. Arkwright
Sally Edwards
Social worker
Gordon Wharmby
Mr. Dickson
Nigel Collins
Reporter
Dave Dutton
Mr. Lord
Safka Green
Camera shop assistant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Rosso
- Screenplay & Story
- Janni Howker
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- The Nature of the Beast
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Rosso Productions, British Screen Productions, Film Four International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Rosso
Janni Howker
Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer
Nat Crosby
George Akers
Joanna Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Rosso
Director
Janni Howker
Screenplay
Joanna Smith
Producer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Nat Crosby
Director of Photography
George Akers
Editor
Jamie Leonard
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nature of the Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nature of the Beast about?
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.
Who directed The Nature of the Beast?
The Nature of the Beast was directed by Franco Rosso.
Who stars in The Nature of the Beast?
The principal cast of The Nature of the Beast includes Lynton Dearden, Tony Melody, Freddie Fletcher, Paul Simpson, Dave Hill.
When was The Nature of the Beast released and how long is it?
The Nature of the Beast was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nature of the Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nature of the Beast was composed by Stanley Myers, Hans Zimmer.
Is The Nature of the Beast based on a book or true story?
The Nature of the Beast is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Janni Howker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nature of the Beast?
The Nature of the Beast holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).