Cane Toads: An Unnatural History
“The story of a bizarre biological blunder, warts and all!!”
Synopsis
A documentary detailing the spread of Hawaiian sugar-cane toads through Australia in a botched effort to introduce them as counter pests.
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September 30, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Lewis
- Original Score
- Martin Armiger
- Original Title
- Cane Toads: An Unnatural History
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Film Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Lewis
Mark Lewis
Martin Armiger
Jim Frazier, Wayne Taylor
Lindsay Frazer
Tristram Miall
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Lewis
Writer
Martin Armiger
Original Music Composer
Lindsay Frazer
Editor
Mark Lewis
Director
Jim Frazier
Director of Photography
Wayne Taylor
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cane Toads: An Unnatural History
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cane Toads: An Unnatural History about?
A documentary detailing the spread of Hawaiian sugar-cane toads through Australia in a botched effort to introduce them as counter pests.
Who directed Cane Toads: An Unnatural History?
Cane Toads: An Unnatural History was directed by Mark Lewis.
Who stars in Cane Toads: An Unnatural History?
The principal cast of Cane Toads: An Unnatural History includes Tip Byrne, Glen Ingram, H.W. Kerr.
When was Cane Toads: An Unnatural History released and how long is it?
Cane Toads: An Unnatural History was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Cane Toads: An Unnatural History?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cane Toads: An Unnatural History was composed by Martin Armiger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cane Toads: An Unnatural History?
Cane Toads: An Unnatural History holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).