The Animal
Synopsis
A man meets a woman at a deserted railroad station somewhere in northern New England. It is the middle of winter; snow is falling. The two drive to a remote farmhouse. Two strange children, who never speak, appear at the window; an old woman calls them away.
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January 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Ungerer
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Ungerer
- Original Title
- The Animal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Dark Horse Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Ungerer
Walter Ungerer
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Ungerer
Director
Walter Ungerer
Writer
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What is The Animal about?
A man meets a woman at a deserted railroad station somewhere in northern New England. It is the middle of winter; snow is falling. The two drive to a remote farmhouse. Two strange children, who never speak, appear at the window; an old woman calls them away.
Who directed The Animal?
The Animal was directed by Walter Ungerer.
Who stars in The Animal?
The principal cast of The Animal includes Jo Moore, Paul Ickovic, Molly Porter, Jefferey E. Leach, Inez Orr Gillman.
When was The Animal released and how long is it?
The Animal was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.