The Nature of the Beast (1988)
A boy reads about the attacks of a unknown animal on livestock in the town. He plans to run his own investigation. The so called beast however is also used as a metaphor for every day problems the townsfolk face.
Director:
Franco Rosso
Writer:
Janni Howker
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Lynton Dearden as Bill Coward |
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Tony Melody as Chunder |
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Freddie Fletcher as Ned Coward |
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Paul Simpson as Mick Dalton |
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Dave Hill as Oggy |
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Roberta Kerr as Mrs. Dalton |
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David Fleeshman as Jim Dalton |
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Willie Ross as Danny |
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George Malpas as Bill Howgill |
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Howard Crossley as Big Man |
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Jonathan Parkinson as Hargreaves |
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Julian Walsh as Tinker |
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Simon Molloy as Mr. Arkwright |
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Sally Edwards as Social worker |
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Gordon Wharmby as Mr. Dickson |
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Nigel Collins as Reporter |
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Dave Dutton as Mr. Lord |
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Safka Green as Camera shop assistant |
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Dickie Arnold as Shepherd |
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Ted Carroll as Poacher |
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Harry Goodier as Farm hand |
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Arthur Spreckley as Shepherd |
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Joan Campion as Secretary at Observer |
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Joel David as Landlord |
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Andrew Welch as Clever Clogs |
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Michael Holt as Policeman |
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Olive as Chicken |
| Directing | Franco Rosso | Director |
| Art | Jamie Leonard | Production Design |
| Sound | Stanley Myers | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Hans Zimmer | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Janni Howker | Screenplay |
| Editing | George Akers | Editor |
| Camera | Nat Crosby | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Janni Howker | Novel |
| Directing | Ray Corbett | Assistant Director |
| Production | Linda Bruce | Production Manager |
| Production | Joanna Smith | Producer |
