Friendly Beast
O Animal Cordial
Synopsis
A restaurant owner going over the edge when an armed robbery is attempted at his establishment. He holds everyone captive at gunpoint – criminals and customers alike – and situations corrode into a nightmare state, guided by manipulation and raw compulsion.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriela Amaral Almeida
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriela Amaral Almeida
- Original Score
- Rafael Cavalcanti
- Original Title
- O Animal Cordial
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- RT Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriela Amaral Almeida
Gabriela Amaral Almeida
Rafael Cavalcanti
Idê Lacreta
Rodrigo Teixeira, Daniel Pech
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriela Amaral Almeida
Director
Gabriela Amaral Almeida
Screenplay
Idê Lacreta
Editor
Rafael Cavalcanti
Original Music Composer
Rodrigo Teixeira
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Friendly Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Friendly Beast about?
A restaurant owner going over the edge when an armed robbery is attempted at his establishment. He holds everyone captive at gunpoint – criminals and customers alike – and situations corrode into a nightmare state, guided by manipulation and raw compulsion.
Who directed Friendly Beast?
Friendly Beast was directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida.
Who stars in Friendly Beast?
The principal cast of Friendly Beast includes Murilo Benício, Luciana Paes, Irandhir Santos, Camila Morgado, Jiddú Pinheiro.
When was Friendly Beast released and how long is it?
Friendly Beast was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Friendly Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Friendly Beast was composed by Rafael Cavalcanti.