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Animals Are Beautiful People

January 31, 1974 1h 32m 7.4/10 (77 votes)

Originally released in 1974. Animals Are Beautiful People is a comedy/documentary film. directed by Jamie Uys.

Starring Paddy O'Byrne

Synopsis

Animals Are Beautiful People (also called Beautiful People) is a 1974 South African nature documentary written, produced, directed, filmed and edited by Jamie Uys, about the wildlife in Southern Africa, presented with comedic elements. It was filmed in the Namib Desert, the Kalahari Desert and at the Okavango River and Okavango Delta. It was the recipient of the 1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary Film. The film, a critical and commercial success, was independently made by Uys, also known for his later African comedy The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980).

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 31, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (77 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country South Africa Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Mimosa Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Animals Are Beautiful People about?

Animals Are Beautiful People (also called Beautiful People) is a 1974 South African nature documentary written, produced, directed, filmed and edited by Jamie Uys, about the wildlife in Southern Af...

Who directed Animals Are Beautiful People?

Animals Are Beautiful People was directed by Jamie Uys.

How long is Animals Are Beautiful People?

Animals Are Beautiful People has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Animals Are Beautiful People released?

Animals Are Beautiful People was released on January 31, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Animals Are Beautiful People?

The main cast of Animals Are Beautiful People includes Paddy O'Byrne.