The Beast Of Prey
Das Raubtier
Synopsis
After a wolf had killed a sheep in their village, 12-year old Roland and his friend Hugo keep track of the predator. Roland wants to build a trap to capture the wolf alive. His father, on the other hand, wants to kill the animal with the hunting collective. Thus, father and son become rivals. Whereas his father takes leave from his job to lie in wait for the wolf, Roland ditches school and tinkers with his trap.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Beck
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Beck, Rosel Klein
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Das Raubtier
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Beck
Walter Beck, Rosel Klein
Günther Fischer
Günter Heimann
Erika Lehmphul
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Heimann
Director of Photography
Walter Beck
Director
Walter Beck
Writer
Rosel Klein
Writer
Erika Lehmphul
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast Of Prey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beast Of Prey about?
After a wolf had killed a sheep in their village, 12-year old Roland and his friend Hugo keep track of the predator. Roland wants to build a trap to capture the wolf alive. His father, on the other hand, wants to kill the animal with the hunting collective. Thus, father and son become rivals. Whereas his father takes leave from his job to lie in wait for the wolf, Roland ditches school and tinkers with his trap.
Who directed The Beast Of Prey?
The Beast Of Prey was directed by Walter Beck.
Who stars in The Beast Of Prey?
The principal cast of The Beast Of Prey includes Hajo Mende, Michael Gieseler, Holger Mahlich, Dieter Wien, Thomas Langhoff.
When was The Beast Of Prey released and how long is it?
The Beast Of Prey was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beast Of Prey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beast Of Prey was composed by Günther Fischer.