Day of the Animals (1977) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi
Day of the Animals (1977) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Genres Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 37m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.0/10
Day of the Animals Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The depletion of the earth"s ozone layer causes animals above the altitude of 5000 feet to run amok, which is very unfortunate for a group of hikers who get dropped off up there by helicopter just before the quarantine is announced.
Tagline: After the movie only the terror remains!
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Type: MovieYear: 1977 (more 1977 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 97 minutes / Directors: William Girdler
Stars: Christopher George, Leslie Nielsen, Lynda Day George, Richard Jaeckel, Michael Ansara … (cast list)
Production Co.: Film Ventures International InLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Day of the Animals Release Dates DVD: Dec 02, 1998
Writers: William W. Norton, Eleanor E. Norton, Edward L. Montoro
Producers: Edward L. Montoro, David Sheldon
Musicians: Lalo Schifrin
Cinematographers: Robert Sorrentino
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Day of the Animals (1977) Cast (Click to Expand)
Day of the Animals Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher George | ... | Steve Buckner |
| Leslie Nielsen | ... | Paul Jenson |
| Lynda Day George | ... | Terry Marsh |
| Richard Jaeckel | ... | Professor MacGregor |
| Michael Ansara | ... | Daniel Santee |
| Ruth Roman | ... | Shirley Goodwyn |
| Jon Cedar | ... | Frank Young |
| Paul Mantee | ... | Roy Moore |
| Walter Barnes | ... | Ranger Tucker |
| Andrew Stevens | ... | Bob Denning |
| Susan Backlinie | ... | Mandy Young |
| Kathleen Bracken | ... | Beth Hughes |
| Bobby Porter | ... | John Goodwyn |
| Michelle Stacy | ... | Little Girl |
| Michael Andreas | ... | Sheriff |
| Jan Andrew Scott | ... | Helicopter Pilot |
| Gil Lamb | ... | Old Man in Bar |
| Garrison True | ... | TV Announcer |
| Gertrude Lee | ... | Ranger''s Wife |
| Mike Clifford | ... | Army Officer (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Christopher George, as Steve Buckner, passed away at age 52 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Christopher & Lynda Day | Chris George | Christopher & Lynda - Leslie Nielsen, as Paul Jenson, passed away at age 84 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Leslie & Alisande | Leslie Neilsen | Leslie Nelson | Leslie Nielson - Lynda Day George (b. December 11, 1944) – Terry Marsh
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Christopher & Lynda Day | Linda Day | Lynda Day | Christopher & Lynda - Richard Jaeckel, as Professor MacGregor, passed away at age 70 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Richard H. Jaeckel - Michael Ansara, as Daniel Santee, passed away at age 91 in Calabasas, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Mike Ansara - Ruth Roman, as Shirley Goodwyn, passed away at age 76 in Laguna Beach, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Jon Cedar, as Frank Young, passed away at age 80 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: John Cedar | Jon Ceder - Paul Mantee, as Roy Moore, passed away at age 82 in Canoga Park, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Walter Barnes, as Ranger Tucker, passed away at age 79 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Walter 'Piggy' Barnes - Andrew Stevens (b. June 10, 1955) – Bob Denning
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Hugh Janus | A. Stevens - Susan Backlinie (b. September 1, 1946) – Mandy Young
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Kathleen Bracken – Beth Hughes
- Bobby Porter (b. May 17, 1952) – John Goodwyn
Sign: Taurus, Height: 4' 10" (1.47 m)
Also known as: Bobby Parker | Bob M. Porter | Bobby M. Porter - Michelle Stacy (b. February 22, 1968) – Little Girl
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Michele Stacy - Michael Andreas – Sheriff
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