The Day of the Animals

The Day of the Animals

Infobox Film
name = The Day of the Animals


image_size = 200px
caption = Poster
director = William Girdler
producer = Edward L. Montoro
David Sheldon ( uncredited)
writer = Edward L. Montoro (story)
Eleanor E. Norton
narrator =
starring = Christopher George
Leslie Nielsen
Lynda Day George
music = Lalo Schifrin
cinematography = Robert Sorrentino
editing = Bub Asman
James Mitchell
distributor = Film Ventures International
released = 13 May 1977
runtime = 97 minutes
country = USA
language = English
budget =
gross =
preceded_by =
followed_by =
website =
amg_id = 1:12617
imdb_id = 0075913

The Day of the Animals is a 1977 American horror film thriller directed by William Girdler and based on a story written by Edward L. Montoro. Premiering on May 13, 1977, the movie reunited stars Christopher George and Richard Jaeckel, director Girdler and producer Montoro from the previous year's hit film " Grizzly".

Plot summary

"The Day of the Animals" details a battle for survival as a group of hikers encounter a variety of frenzied, attacking animals upon a desolate mountain. The depletion of the earth's ozone layer has caused the animals to run amok, and the hikers must fight for survival in an attempt to reach civilization and safety.

Cast

*Christopher George ... Steve Buckner
*Leslie Nielsen ... Paul Jenson
*Lynda Day George ... Terry Marsh
*Richard Jaeckel ... Prof. Taylor MacGregor
*Michael Ansara ... Daniel Santee
*Ruth Roman ... Mrs. Shirley Goodwyn
*Paul Mantee ... Roy Moore
*Andrew Stevens ... Bob Denning
*Susan Backlinie ... Mandy Young

External links

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* [http://www.eccentric-cinema.com/cult_movies2006/day_animals.htm Review of "The Day of the Animals" by William Simmons]
* [http://www.williamgirdler.com Site devoted to film director William Girdler]


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