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Manimals

8.0(2)197829m1

A highly unusual look into the world of exotic pets and their owners in a large city. It is a film of love, comedy, ego and tragedy. The film begins on a humorous note, as the viewer is swept along, enjoying the fun of seeing and listening to people who keep monkeys, ocelots, lion cubs, possums, tarantulas, and every kind of exotic pet imaginable. Along with the careful, concerned people we meet, we also see some who are not quite so responsible. We witness the effects of some of the owners' neglect and lack of sensitivity to the needs of these animals from the wild. Some owners also describe their pets as exhibiting almost human traits, but is it good for animals to lose their own traits and characteristics, and acquire those of human beings?

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Released
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Language
English

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Director

Robin Lehman

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSan Francisco Film Festival (Silver Award)1 Jan 1978
    • PremiereChicago Int'l Film Festival (Silver Plaque)2 Jan 1978
    • PremiereGreater Miami Int'l Film Festival (Gold - David Salzburg Memorial Award)3 Jan 1978
    • PremiereNew York Film Festival2 Oct 1978
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMelbourne Int'l Film Festival (Grand Prize)1 Jan 1978
  • IrelandIE

    • PremiereCork Film Festival17 Jun 1978

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Manimals was released on 1 January 1978.

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