About this movie
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).
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Quick facts
Year
1974
Runtime
1h 32m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
77
Genre
Comedy, Documentary, Family
Director
Language
EN
Cast
africa
savannah
wildlife
animals
nature
kalahari
nature documentary
namib desert
natural world
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Questions about Animals Are Beautiful People
How long is Animals Are Beautiful People?
Animals Are Beautiful People has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed Animals Are Beautiful People?
Animals Are Beautiful People was directed by Jamie Uys and released in 1974.
What genre is Animals Are Beautiful People?
Animals Are Beautiful People is a Comedy, Documentary, Family film (1974).
Who stars in Animals Are Beautiful People?
The cast of Animals Are Beautiful People includes Paddy O'Byrne.
What is the TMDB rating for Animals Are Beautiful People?
Animals Are Beautiful People has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 77 votes.
