The Female Animal
“It is said that when a woman fights for a man, she is like an ANIMAL!”
Synopsis
Jaded movie star Vanessa Windsor, saved from a studio accident by handsome extra Chris Farley, pursues him, and soon he's the 'caretaker' of her beach house. Vanessa's sexy, alcoholic adult daughter Penny accidentally meets Chris, who rescues her from an 'octopus' boyfriend. Before you know it, Chris is involved with both mother and daughter, and his only way out is to take a job in a Mexican picture about man-eating orchids...
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The Female Animal (1958) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Hedy Lamarr
Vanessa Windsor
Jane Powell
Penny Windsor
Jan Sterling
Lily Frayne
George Nader
Chris Farley
Jerry Paris
Hank Lopez
Gregg Palmer
Piggy
Mabel Albertson
Irma Jones
James Gleason
Tom Maloney
Richard H. Cutting
Dr. John Ramsay
Ann Doran
Nurse
Yvonne Peattie
Hairdresser
Max Showalter
Charlie Grant
Douglas Evans
The Director
Aram Katcher
Mischa Boroff
Gertrude Astor
Actress on Movie Set (uncredited)
Richard Avonde
Lily's Gigolo Pepe (uncredited)
Robert Brubaker
Bartender (uncredited)
Hal K. Dawson
Assistant Director Eddie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 12, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Keller
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hill
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Female Animal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Keller
Robert Hill, Albert Zugsmith
Hans J. Salter
Russell Metty, Clifford Stine
Milton Carruth
Albert Zugsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Harry Keller
Director
Albert Zugsmith
Producer
Robert Hill
Screenplay
Milton Carruth
Editor
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Female Animal
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What is The Female Animal about?
Jaded movie star Vanessa Windsor, saved from a studio accident by handsome extra Chris Farley, pursues him, and soon he's the 'caretaker' of her beach house. Vanessa's sexy, alcoholic adult daughter Penny accidentally meets Chris, who rescues her from an 'octopus' boyfriend. Before you know it, Chris is involved with both mother and daughter, and his only way out is to take a job in a Mexican picture about man-eating orchids...
Who directed The Female Animal?
The Female Animal was directed by Harry Keller.
Who stars in The Female Animal?
The principal cast of The Female Animal includes Hedy Lamarr, Jane Powell, Jan Sterling, George Nader, Jerry Paris.
When was The Female Animal released and how long is it?
The Female Animal was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Female Animal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Female Animal was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Female Animal?
The Female Animal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).