Name: Animals Are Beautiful People
Director: Jamie Uys
Genre: Comedy, Documentary, Family
Released: 1974
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Paddy O'Byrne

What Animals Are Beautiful People Is 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 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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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 Africa, presented with comedic elements. It was filmed in the Namib Desert, the Kalahari Desert and at the Okavango River and Okavango Delta.

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Animals Are Beautiful People is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Animals Are Beautiful People?

Animals Are Beautiful People runs for 92 minutes (1h 32m).

When did Animals Are Beautiful People come out?

Animals Are Beautiful People was released in 1974.

Who directed Animals Are Beautiful People?

Animals Are Beautiful People was directed by Jamie Uys.

Who stars in Animals Are Beautiful People?

Animals Are Beautiful People stars Paddy O'Byrne.

What is Animals Are Beautiful People's rating?

Animals Are Beautiful People holds 8.2/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.